Day 1: Granola Bites

Ingredients:

1 cup oats
1/2 cup almond butter
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup hulled hemp seeds
1 tbsp room temperature coconut oil
2 tbsp agave
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 tbsp water
Optional: vegan chocolate chips, coconut, or dried cranberries with pistachio

Instructions:

In a large bowl mix together oats, almond butter, shredded coconut, flaxseed, coconut oil, agave, and vanilla by using a fork.

Once everything is mashed together thoroughly mix in the water to make it a little sticky.  If you wish to add chocolate or dried fruits add them into the mixture now.  I noticed that I still needed to add a little extra almond butter for everything to stick together better.

Vegan Chocolate Chip    /   Plain   /   Dried Cranberries with Pistachios

 Next, using hands roll the finished product into 1 inch balls.  I like to roll the plain granola bites in some extra coconut flakes.  Afterwards refrigerate for an hour before eating.  Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Vegan Chocolate Chips   /   Shredded Coconut   /   Dried Cranberries with Pistachios

I decided to hit up the beach with a friend of mine and realized quickly that eating any 

where but in my own home is going to be a challenge.  Especially when everyone around you is eating fried pizza. Thankfully I brought a long a few snacks, like my granola bites, so I wouldn't be tempted!

First day of RAWgust and so far so good, but let's be real 1 day is nothing!