Nutrition Class & Gluten-Free Energy Bites Recipe

I am excited to help Coach Lora Erickson, aka Blonde Runner, with a nutrition class, Eating Better to Train Better, next Tuesday March 21st from 6-7p in the Davis County area.  We will be going over nutrition tips to help in your training.  Whether it be for a triathlon, running event, or your daily exercise, we will review what you need to know to stay healthy.  We will also be sharing with you our favorite snack that we like to fuel with!  To learn more on how to register for the class, check out her website BlondeRunner.com.  Limited spots available.

Energy Bites (gluten-free)
Makes 15-20
Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey or agave
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup shredded coconut
1 cup gluten-free oats
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a medium size bowl.  I find it easier to combine if I melt the peanut butter and honey first.  Add shredded coconut and gluten-free oats to mixture.  Stir to combine.  I set mine in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before adding in the chocolate chips; otherwise, the chocolate chips melt if you chose to melt your peanut butter and honey.  Once cooled, add chocolate chips and roll into 1 inch size balls. 

These are the perfect snack to fuel you for a workout or get you through the day!  I often eat these before a race.  They freeze great so I can keep myself stocked up for a couple of weeks!