Power bites

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 48

Serving Size: 1-1/2 ounce ball

Ingredients

1 cup Peanut butter or other nut/seed butter
2 cups Quick cooking oats, raw
6 ounces Non-dairy chocolate chips
1 ounces Maple syrup, real
4 ounces Applesauce, unsweetened
¾ cup Pecans, ground, optional

Preparation

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well using gloved hands.
2. Portion with a #40 scoop, or about 1 ½ tablespoon
3. Store in a closed container. Refrigerate up to two weeks.

Notes

You can add any kind of nut or dried fruit to this recipe.

Nutrition information

Calories: 90 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 1.25g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 11g Fiber: 1.5g Total Sugar: 3g Protein: 2.8g Sodium: 25mg Vitamin A: 0μg Vitamin C: 0mg Calcium: 5mg Iron: 0.6mg Folate: 4μg