No-Guilt Coconut-Toffee Protein Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 12

1 cup rolled oats (dry)
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup cashew butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup Heath milk chocolate toffee bits (make sure you get the version WITH chocolate!)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Melt the cashew butter in the microwave (approximately 30 seconds depending on microwave wattage) so it is soft and easier to combine with the dry ingredients.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Using clean hands is the easiest way to achieve a uniform "dough."
Roll into balls and chill in the refrigerator about 20 minutes.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Makes approximately 24 bites. Serving size: 2 bites

Make sure to buy Heath milk chocolate toffee bits, not just toffee! The bit of chocolate is key.
I love the consistency of finely flaked coconut like Let's Do Organic brand. But my favorite for these bites, to get a true Samoa texture, is to mix half finely flaked coconut with half regular coconut flakes (1/4 cup of each type).
If dough isn't sticking together adequately, add water 1 teaspoon at a time to achieve better consistency.
When rolling balls, use firm pressure to mold together before gently rolling.
I prefer to use a silicone mold rather than rolling them by hand. It's less messy and easier to press them together. Plus heart-shaped bites are so much cuter! Get the molds on Amazon:
Bakerpan Silicone Chocolate Mold, 1 Inch Heart Shapes, Jello and Ice Tray, Candy Mold, 15 Cavities
If hearts aren't your jam, any silicon mold try will work just as well: BAKER DEPOT 15 Holes Cylinder Silicone Mold For Handmade soap, jelly, Pudding, Cake Baking Tools, Hole Dia: 1.58inch Set of 2

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