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As a college student, I feel like I’m never home.
I’m constantly out of the apartment doing college things like working, running, or going to class. Sometimes it can be a challenge to find healthy snacks that will keep me full and energized, which was the inspiration for this recipe.
I need something that’s portable, nourishing, delicious (this is the most important), and made with natural ingredients (DUH).
These oaties fit the bill in every category!
My first oatie experience took place on Friday February 11, 2011.
Heather sent me a batch of her famous peanut butter oaties that instantly won my heart over!
They were so freaking good that I polished off a batch in less that a week.
Heather, what the heck did you put in those things? Crack?
Trail Mix and Cashew Butter Oaties
Inspired and adapted from Heather’s Maple Nut Oaties
- 1 cup toasted, rolled oats (toasted at 350* for about 3-5 minutes)
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 cup of trail mix (mine had almonds, cashews, dried fruit, and chocolate chips)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (only if using unsalted nut butter)
Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 325°.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
- Scoop the dough using a TBSP measuring spoon onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Let cool for a minute, then form into balls.
- Let cool (this is really tough because your house will smell like the maple syrup factory).
- Enjoy!
So. Freaking. Good.
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Those look moist and delicious. This is definitely bookmarked for me!
Alaina recently posted..Knee Slapper
Definitely making these! They look amazing!
Tara @ The Game of Life recently posted..Inspiration
those look and sound DELISH!
Nice, looks yummy + nutritious. I’m moving this week so all my baking equipment is packed in boxes – will have to try after I unpack! Thanks for sharing.
These looks great, Matt! I love cashew butter, but haven’t had it in quite some time. Thanks for the reminder of how delicious it is
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This is amazing! I LOVE how healthy these are and how delicious they look. Luckily my apartment is right downtown and pretty central on campus, so stopping back for a snack isn’t too tough to coordinate. However, I definitely have those 3-hour afternoons of back-to-back classes and 4-hour labs coming up next semester, and I’ll definitely be in need of some fabulous snack recipes!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..Super Cereal
I want my house to smell like a maple syrup factory! That sounds awesome!
Holly @ The Runny Egg recently posted..Welcome to The Runny Egg!
I looove oaties. It’s been awhile since I made them, but last time I did my boyfriend ate like 12 in one sitting. They’re sooo addictive!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine recently posted..Daily Deals
You are going to send me some, right?
Haha definitely going to make some because I need something to keep me going between meals in school!
Lynn (The Cream Filling) recently posted..Triple Tangent Tuesday!
Haha, yes, Trader Joe’s peanut butter = crack. I think that’s what I used anyway. Love the addition of trail mix. That was brilliant Matt. Hope they help keep you energize throughout your busy day.
Heather Eats Almond Butter recently posted..Get To Know HEAB
Those look so yummy
Thanks for sharing
Denisse recently posted..Hazardous Weather
yum! I love how you can subsitute it to whatever ingredients you have on hand or to what you prefer!
perfect pre-exercise snack
Julie @ Lettuce Choose Healthy recently posted..All About Asparagus
oh gosh these look soo gooodd!!! send me some please and thanks ; )
Euniece recently posted..theres always tomorrow
Yum! I love healthy cookies like these – they’re a staple in our house in the summer!
Heather recently posted..Welcome Back- Running Shoes!
I love this. I haven’t had oats in a couple years (gasp — I know), but I am thinking of adding them back in to see if they still give me issues. This looks like the perfect deliciousness vessel for reintroducing oats.
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing recently posted..Eating Healthy 102- Buying Produce Staying on Budget
Dude, you don’t eat oatmeal? I feel bad for you
Bob’s Red Mill makes a gluten version if that is the issue.
These look like the perfect snack! Every time I see Heather’s oaties I want to make them!
These look and sound amazing!! Must try. I’m a huge cashew butter freak so anytime I can use cashew butter instead of another nut butter, I do
Jess@HealthyExposures recently posted..Blueberry Chickpeas
I will definitely make these, but I don’t know if I could wait for them to cool! I have burned myself many times eating treats straight out of the oven
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..Modesto Half Marathon Recap
Me too!
These look delicious, Matt! I can’t imagine that nut butter, oats, maple and trail mix wouldn’t be delicious:)
I’ll have to give these a shot, as I, too need nutrient- dense, wholesome snacks….
Namaste Gurl recently posted..Breakfast YUM
DO IT!
YUM. That is all I have to say about that!
Kelly recently posted..drama mama
Those look awesome! I have to make those this week!
Aimee (I Tri To Be Me) recently posted..My PT experience
Oooh, those look delicious. Maybe I’ll make those instead of running in this nasty weather…. Same thing, right?