These energy bites taste exactly like oatmeal raisin cookies—soft, chewy & completely irresistible! They’ll keep for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature, but they probably won’t last that long!
Add the raisins and water to a microwave-safe bowl, and top with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before adding the hydrated raisins and 1 tablespoon of the water to a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Add the oats, protein powder, and cinnamon to a medium bowl, and stir until thoroughly combined. Mix in the raisin paste until fully incorporated, adding an extra teaspoon of water at a time if the mixture is too dry.
Lay a sheet of wax paper on a large plate. Shape the raisin mixture into 32 balls, placing each on the wax paper after rolling. Once set, store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
OAT OPTIONS: Instant oats (gluten free, if necessary) may be substituted for the old-fashioned rolled oats.GLUTEN FREE OPTION: Use certified gluten free oats.PROTEIN POWDER NOTE: This recipe was specifically designed for Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean protein powder. I buy it here. Most protein powders behave differently, especially when it comes to absorbing moisture. If you substitute a different plant-based protein powder, you may need to add more protein powder if the dough is too wet OR more water if the dough is too dry.Do NOT substitute whey-based protein powder; the mixture will be too sticky to roll into balls.For more tips and answers to all other questions, including substitutions, see my Protein Powder Recipes: Tips & FAQ Page.{gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, low fat, higher protein}
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