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No Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites Recipe {Healthy and Delicious Snack!}

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Energy Bites Recipe

No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites Recipe {Healthy and Delicious!}

You guys. I must apologize.

I have been holding out on you.

I have meant to share this Energy Bites Recipe with you for like…ever. But I haven’t.

Sure, you might be saying “No big deal. Don’t worry about it” now. But the problem is that once you try them, I have a feeling that you are going to be wicked mad at me.

They are that good. 

They are so good, that you would think that they must be bad for you. But they aren’t. (Just don’t tell my kids – they consider them dessert.)

And to top it all off, they are ridiculously easy to make. (In fact, I just took a break in the middle of this post to go make a batch real quick. Five minutes later, the dough is chilling in the fridge – most of the dough, that is. Ahem.)

Healthy, Delicious, Easy.

BAM. The trifecta of Goodness.

So, let me not keep you waiting any longer.

 

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No Bake Energy Bites Recipe

Yield: Makes 20 - 25 balls.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dry oatmeal
  • 2/3 c. toasted coconut flakes
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 1/2 c. ground flaxseed or wheatgerm (I occasionally skip this step if I don't have any on hand.)
  • 1/2 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/3 c. honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. raisins (optional - but oh so yummy!)

Instructions

  1. Stir all ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
  2. Let chill in refrigerator for half hour.
  3. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you like.
  4. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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This was the final recipe from the freezer baking afternoon that my friend Elizabeth and I had last year. (Sigh…that’s how long I’ve been holding out on you. Love me anyway?) These freeze well, although they don’t usually last us long enough to make it to the freezer!

Here are the rest of our Freezer Baking Day recipes:

–Chewy, No-Bake Granola Bars

–Homemade Instant Oatmeal “packets”

–Wild Berry Coconut Bars

 

No Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites

Swagbucks: Three Brr All (Earn 300 SB!)

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FREE Alaskan Travel Guide by Mail

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FREE Alaskan Travel Guide by Mail

This offer is back!

If you have ever considered traveling to Alaska or would just like to know more about the state, you can request a FREE Alaska Travel Guide, filled with pages of helpful tips and travel information.

I snagged this offer when it was available before and it’s a  full-color magazine with lots of pictures and information on this great state.  

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FREE Disney Parks Vacation DVD by Mail – Available Again!

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Amazon: Wilton Petite Heart Silicone Pan just $8.05

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Amazon has dropped the price on the Wilton Petite Heart Silicone Pan to just $8.05.   It gets great reviews and looks perfect for upcoming Valentine’s parties.

Get FREE 2-Day shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $35 or more.

Need some Valentine’s baking inspiration? Check out my Easy Heart-Shaped Muffins recipe.

Valentine Muffins 2

 

Remember – Amazon prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this price hasn’t changed before purchasing.

Walmart *Unadvertised* Weekly Deals for 1/10 – 1/16/16: $0.47 Renuzit Adjustables, $0.86 Kotex U Tampons and More!

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Walmart *Unadvertised* Weekly Deals for 1/10 – 1/16/16

Here are your top Walmart Weekly deals.  Click through to the full list to create a custom shopping list.

Click here to see the complete list
Walmart Prices Vary By Region
Canned Goods & Soups

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Libby’s Canned Vegetables, 14.5 – 15.25 oz – $0.50
  • $1.00/2 Libby’s Vegetable Products – 11-8-15 Kids360 (exp. 01/31/16)
Final Price: Free
Condiments, Spice & Baking

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Zing Stevia Sweetener, 40 ct – $2.68
  • $1.00/1 Zing Stevia Sweetner – 12-6-15 RP (exp. 02/13/16)
  • $1.50/1 Zing Stevia Sweetener – 1-10-16 RP (exp. 02/21/16)
  • $1.50/1 Zing Stevia Sweetener – 10-25-15 RP (exp. 01/16/16)
Final Price: $1.18
Dairy

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Borden Shredded Cheese, 6 – 8 oz – $2.32
  • $1.00/1 Borden Cheese – 12-6-15 SS (exp. 01/20/16)
Final Price: $1.32
Grains, Pasta & Sides

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Maruchan Yakisoba Japanese Noodles, 3 – 4 oz – $0.64
  • $1.00/2 Maruchan Bowls or Yakisobas – 11-8-15 SS (exp. 02/29/16)
Final Price: $0.14

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Uncle Ben’s Flavored Grains Rice, 6 oz – $1.86
Final Price: $1.61
Home Supplies

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Palmolive Dish Soap, 12.6 oz – $0.83
  • $0.25/1 Palmolive Dish Liquid Soap; Includes 12.6 oz or Larger Only
  • $0.50/1 Palmolive Dish Liquid – 1-3-16 SS; Includes 12.6 oz or Larger Only; No More Than 4 Identical Coupons For The Same Product In The Same Day (exp. 01/23/16)
  • $1.00/2 Palmolive Dish Liquid – 1-3-16 SS; Includes 12.6 oz or Larger Only; No More Than 4 Identical Coupons For The Same Product In The Same Day (exp. 01/23/16)
Final Price: $0.33

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Renuzit Adjustables, 7 oz – $0.94
Final Price: $0.47

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Swiffer Duster Starter Kit – $2.97
  • $0.50/1 Swiffer Starter Kit – 12-27-15 PG; Excludes Trial and Travel Size, Steamboost Starter Kits and Refills; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. 01/23/16)
  • $1.50/2 Swiffer Starter Kit – 12-27-15 PG; Excludes Trial and Travel Size, Steamboost Starter Kits and Refills; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. 01/23/16)
  • $2.00/1 Swiffer Starter Kit – 12-27-15 PG; Excludes Trial and Travel Size, Steamboost Starter Kits and Refills; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. 01/23/16)
Final Price: $0.97
Office Supplies

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BiC Wite-Out – $0.97
  • $1.00/1 BIC Stationery Product – 1-3-16 SS; Limit 4 Like Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. 02/13/16)
Final Price: Free
Personal Care

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Cerave Healing Ointment, 0.35 oz – $3.73
  • $4.00/1 CeraVe Healing Ointment – 1-10-16 SS (exp. 02/20/16)
Final Price: Free
Buy 1; Use $4.00/1 Coupon; Includes $0.27 Overage

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Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Root Touch-Up, 1 ct – $6.92
  • $2.00/1 Clairol Hair Color – 12-27-15 PG; Excludes Trial and Travel Size and Age Defy; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. 01/23/16)
  • $8.00/2 Clairol Hair Color – 1-10-16 RP; Excludes Trial or Travel Size, Age Defy, Balsam, and Textures & Tones; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp. 01/24/16)
Final Price: $2.92

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Kotex U Security Tampons – $2.86
Final Price: $0.86

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L’Oreal Paris Go 360 Clean Facial Cleanser with Scrublet Deep Exfoliating Scrub, 6.7 oz – $4.37
Final Price: $3.37

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LA Looks, 20 oz – $1.94
Final Price: $1.19

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Suave Men Shampoo or Conditioner, 12 – 12.6 oz – $1.88
Final Price: $0.88

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Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner, 12.6 oz – $2.50
  • $1.50/1 Suave Professionals Gold Hair Care Product – 1-3-16 RP; Excludes Trial and Travel Size, Luxe Stylers, and 2 oz; Maximum 2 Identical Coupons Allowed In Same Shopping Trip (exp. 01/30/16)
Final Price: $1.00

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Trojan Personal Lubricants, 3 – 4 oz – $2.98
Out-of-Pocket Price: $2.98
Final Price: Free
Buy 1; Submit for Mail In Rebate
Pharmacy

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Similasan Eye Drops – $5.97
  • $4.00/1 Similasan Product – 1-3-16 SS (exp. 01/31/16)
Final Price: $1.97
Click here to see the complete list

Wegmans Weekly Ad Coupon Matchups for 1/10 – 1/17/16: FREE Progresso Soup, $0.54 Ken’s Dressing and More!

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Wegmans Weekly Ad Coupon matchups

Wegmans Weekly Ad Coupon Matchups for 1/10 – 1/17/16

Here are your Wegmans Weekly Ad Coupon Matchups for the week.  Click through to the full post to create a custom shopping list.

Click here to see the complete list
Prices May Vary by Location
Baby Food & Care

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Earth’s Best Baby Food Jars, 2.5 oz – $0.69
  • $1.00/2 Earth’s Best Organic Jar Foods or Pouches – Wegmans December Nature’s Market Magazine (exp. 01/16/16)
Final Price: $0.19
Buy 2

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Pampers Wipes – $1.59
Final Price: $0.59
Use $0.50/1 coupon (doubles)
Canned Goods & Soups

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Old El Paso Refried Beans, 16 oz – $1.39
Final Price: $0.79
Use $0.30/1 coupon (doubles)

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Progresso Soup, 18.5 oz – $0.99

Shopper’s Club thru 1/30/16

Final Price: Free
Use $0.50/1 coupon (doubles)
Condiments, Spice & Baking

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Ken’s Dressing, 16 oz – $2.29
  • $0.50/1 Ken’s Dressing – 1-10-16 SS; Includes 24 oz Only (exp. 02/29/16)
  • $0.75/1 Ken’s Caesar or Balsamic Dressing – 1-10-16 SS; Includes 16 oz or Larger Only (exp. 02/29/16)
  • $1.00/1 Ken’s Dressing – 1-10-16 SS; Includes 16 oz or Larger Only (exp. 02/29/16)
  • $1.00/2 Ken’s Dressing – 1-10-16 SS; Includes 16 oz or Larger Only (exp. 02/29/16)
  • $1.00/2 Ken’s Dressing – 1-10-16 SS; Includes 9 oz Only (exp. 02/29/16)
  • Stacks With $0.75/1 Ken’s Dressing – MobiSave Rebate; Includes 16 oz or Larger Only
Final Price: $0.54
Use $0.50/1 coupon (doubles) and mobisave rebate

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Tabasco Pepper Sauce Original Flavor, 2 oz – $1.59
Final Price: $0.59
Use $0.50/1 coupon (doubles)

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Wish-Bone Salad Dressing, 16 oz – $2.19
  • $0.75/1 Wish-Bone Dressing – 1-3-16 SS; Includes 16 oz or Larger Only (exp. 02/02/16)
Final Price: $0.69
Use $0.75/1 coupon (doubles)
Cookies, Snacks & Candy

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Orbit Gum, 12 – 14 pk – $1.39
Final Price: $0.39
Use $0.50/1 coupon (doubles)

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ZonePerfect Bar, 1.78 oz – $0.99
Final Price: Free
Use $0.50/1 coupon (doubles)
Grains, Pasta & Sides

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Knorr Rice Sides, 3.8 – 5.8 oz – $0.99
  • $0.50/2 Knorr Rice Sides or Pasta Sides – 1-3-16 RP; Maximum 2 Identical Coupons Allowed In Same Shopping Trip (exp. 01/30/16)
Final Price: $0.49
Buy 2; Use $0.50/1 coupon (doubles)
Personal Care

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Blistex Lip Balm, 0.15 oz – $0.99
  • $1.00/2 Blistex Soft & Lush, Ultra Rich Hydration, Deep Renewal, Silk & Shine or Lip Vibrance – 12-6-15 SS (exp. 01/31/16)
Final Price: $0.49
Buy 2

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Carefree Liners – $0.99
Final Price: Free

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Carmex Lip Balm – $0.99
Final Price: $0.39
Use $0.30/1 coupon (doubles)

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Suave Naturals Body Wash, 12 oz – $1.49

Shopper’s Club thru 3/26/16

  • $0.75/1 Suave Body Wash – 1-3-16 RP; Includes 12 oz or Larger Only; Excludes Trial and Travel Size and Professionals; Maximum 2 Identical Coupons Allowed In Same Shopping Trip (exp. 01/30/16)
Final Price: Free
Use $0.75/1 coupon (doubles)
Click here to see the complete list