No-Sugar Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Makes
10–12 small energy bites

Ingredients
½ cup natural peanut butter (100% peanuts, no sugar, no oil)

½ cup rolled oats

1 small apple, finely grated (natural sweetness)

1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of salt

1–2 tablespoons water or unsweetened almond milk (only if needed)

Optional add-ins (still sugar-free):

Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts)

Unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions
Mix base
In a bowl, add peanut butter and grated apple. Mix well until combined.

Add dry ingredients
Stir in oats, chia/flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

Adjust texture
If mixture feels dry, add water or almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until sticky but firm.

Form bites
Roll mixture into small balls using your hands.

Chill
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

Taste & Texture
Naturally sweet (from apple)

Soft, chewy, and filling

No refined sugar needed

Health Benefits
High protein & healthy fats

Fiber-rich → keeps you full

Stable energy (no sugar spikes)

Great for weight control

Storage
Refrigerator: up to 5 days

Freezer: up to 1 month

Tips
For extra crunch → add chopped peanuts

For softer bites → add more grated apple

For diabetic-friendly → keep bites small (1–2 at a time)