No-bake Pb &amp; J Energy Bites

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½ cup creamy salted peanut butter ((or almond, cashew, or sunbutter))

¼ cup maple syrup ((or sub finely chopped dates))

2 Tbsp vegan protein powder*

1 ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats*

2 ½ Tbsp flaxseed meal

2 Tbsp chia seeds

¼ cup dried fruit ((i.e. dried strawberries, cherries, blueberries, cranberries))

To a large mixing bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, rolled oats, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and dried fruit of choice. Mix until well combined. If too dry/crumbly, add more peanut butter or maple syrup. If too sticky or wet, add a little bit more oats or flaxseed meal.
Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Then scoop out 1 ½ Tbsp amounts (I like using this scoop) and roll into balls. The “dough” should yield about 13-14 balls (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
Enjoy immediately and store well-sealed leftovers in the refrigerator for 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month (or more).