Almond Butter Energy Bites with Maple Syrup

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Almond Butter Energy Bites with Maple Syrup is the perfect recipe to prep for snack time with. This make ahead recipe makes 24 1-inch energy bites. Whether the kids take them to school, you grab one on your way out the door, or you would like a bite between meals, this simple and sweet recipe is just what you want.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
3 tablespoons almond flour or oat flour (see note)
1/4 cup almond butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, chopped, toasted if desired

How to make it

1

Place oats and almond flour in large bowl; stir to blend well.
2

Add combined almond butter and syrup.
3

Stir until ingredients are well blended.
4

Add apple juice and stir to combine ingredients, adding water as needed for shaping consistency.
5

If desired, add salt to taste preference.
6

Shape into 24 (about 1-inch diameter) balls (3 bites per serving).
7

Spread chopped almonds on waxed paper in single layer.
8

Gently press top of each ball into almonds.
9

Refrigerate, covered, until chilled.
10

Store leftovers in refrigerator, covered.