Golden Milk Protein Bites

Ingredients

• Oatmeal

  Cereals, Quaker, dry rolled oats

  1 ¾ cup or 140g

• Coconut oil

  ¼ cup or 55g

• Sugar

  White, granulated sugar

  2 tsp or 8g

• Turmeric

  Spices, ground

  1 tsp or 2g

• Ginger

  Spices, ground

  1 tsp or 2g

• Cayenne pepper

  Spices, red or cayenne

  ½ tsp or 0.9g

• Cinnamon

  Spices, ground

  1 tsp or 3g

• Applesauce

  Canned, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid

  ½ cup or 122g

• Vanilla extract

  1 tsp or 4g

• Almond butter

  Nuts, plain, without salt added

  ¼ cup or 63g

• Honey

  ¼ cup or 85g

• Almond milk

  Plain

  ⅓ tbsp or 5g

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oatmeal, sweetener, spices and mix well.
2. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, heat your nut butter with honey until combined. Mix in your vanilla extract.
3. Pour your wet mixture and unsweetened applesauce into the dry mixture and mix well. Depending on consistency, either add a tiny bit of dairy free milk of choice or extra oatmeal until a firm texture is formed.
4. Using your hands, form into small bite sized balls. Roll balls in optional extra granulated sugar/turmeric mixture and place on a baking tray or plate. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to firm up. Enjoy!