No-Bake Monster Cookie Bites

One of my children is turning into a little Cookie Monster.  Every time I turn around, he is trying to sneak cookies out of the pantry.  So one afternoon, I decided it was time to create a slightly healthier alternative to the cookies sitting in the pantry.  After looking online for a fun recipe, I liked the idea of the “energy bites” on Pinterest but honestly, we don’t have any of the healthier ingredients that many of them call for in our pantry: flax seed,  chia seeds, protein powder, etc.  So using what I had in my pantry, we created a Monster Cookie & energy bite combination to create: No-Bake Monster Cookie Bites.  

Monster Cookie No-Bake Bites

Ingredients:  

• 1 Cup of Oatmeal
• 1/2 Cup of Rice Krispies
• 1/2 Cup of Pecans
• 1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter
• 1/3 Cup of Honey
• 1/4 Cup of Chocolate Chips
• 1/4 Cup of M & M’s
• 1 Tsp of Vanilla

These bites are super easy & super delicious.  I have been eating them must as much as my kids!  I’m trying to eat less dessert at night, so this is my new alternative to the ice cream in the freezer or the brownie mix in the cupboard!  My kids are loving them and they make a great after school snack, served with a little fruit & milk!

In the pictures above, I have featured some of our new dishes from The First Years.  Abby is loving her new Disney princess cups & silverware.  The suctioned plate and bowl stay in place on the table & the divided plate is perfect for keeping food separate for picky little ones.  The First Years tableware is easy to clean, durable, & can be found for great prices.  In addition, The First Years has a great line of products for young children including bath products, monitors, toys, & more.