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I have to admit… I really like any excuse to eat cookies for breakfast. Who doesn’t? When my mom was young, she’d sometimes make a batch of no-bake cookies to enjoy for breakfast, and I have to say, it’s not a bad idea… after all, oatmeal, peanut butter, they’re a decent start to getting what you need out of the morning. With a few tweaks, I think I’ve perfected that idea… and trust me, these are an incredibly delicious Energy Bite option that tastes just like cookies for breakfast. You don’t even need to turn on your stove or oven.
Start your energy bites with 1 packet of Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start™ (1 packet is enough to make two servings of the recipe, so be sure to enjoy half of the recipe and share the other half, or save it for later, like after your workout or in the pick up line for your kids after school). I love to use the rich milk chocolate flavor, but any flavor will work, so use what you like best! I chose the Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start™ because I like when I can start the day with less calories and sugar, and the Light Start™ options have the same great flavor still!
Keep in mind, this recipe is under 375 calories per serving as written; feel free to make substitutions (like to use another flavor of Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, but it may change the calorie content of the recipe).
To the Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start™, you’ll want to add creamy peanut butter (or substitute your favorite nut butter), skim milk (or a milk substitute you enjoy), steel cut oats, honey (or agave nectar), and chia seeds. I love chia seeds because they really pack that punch when it comes to superfood power, and I just love adding them into my smoothie bowls, energy bites, and everything else for their texture, flavor, and benefits!
Once you’ve mixed them, drop them by the tablespoonful onto a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for half an hour, or until they’ve firmed up a bit. Then enjoy! Remember, one serving is half of the batch, so you’ll get several of these energy bites to enjoy for breakfast, helping you feel satisfied!
I love these because it means I’m starting the day off with something delicious for breakfast, and it really does taste like a cookie! Plus, they’re so easy and convenient to make– simply mix, freeze, and enjoy. You can even make them ahead of time and put servings into individual baggies to grab on the go during busy mornings!
Since mornings can be so busy, I realize that my family doesn’t always get the breakfast they need to really start the day off on the right foot, and we can tend to hit that afternoon slump because we have so many different things to accomplish in a given week, and because of that, we rely on Carnation Breakfast Essentials® throughout the year… when stocking up on the items you’ll need for fall and winter, don’t forget to stock up on Carnation Breakfast Essentials® to give you a quick and effective option at breakfast, snack time, and any other time that you want to enjoy the flavor. I love that the Light Start™ option gives me indulgent flavor, but on a lighter note so I can feel good about drinking it (or using it in recipes). However, the entire line of Carnation Breakfast Essentials® is perfect for the whole family as an on-the-go option!
- 1 packet Carnation Breakfast Essentials Light Starts in Milk Chocolate (or any desired flavor)
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons skim milk
- 3-4 tablespoons steel cut oats
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Mix all ingredients.
- Drop mixture by the tablespoonful onto a baking sheet.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes, and transfer any uneaten portions to an airtight container or bag.
- Substitutions may result in a variance from the calorie count, but when made according to this recipe, one serving is under 375 calories.
