Instructions

• Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper (for placing the formed bites).
• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, ground flaxseed, and crispy rice cereal until evenly mixed.
• In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth; if the peanut butter is very thick, warm the mixture briefly (10–20 seconds in the microwave or gently on the stovetop) to loosen it, then stir again.
• Pour the peanut-butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula or sturdy spoon until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together when pressed.
• Fold in the 1 cup of mini chocolate chips, raisins, dried cherries, coconut, chopped nuts, or a combination, mixing just until evenly distributed.
• Use a cookie scoop, spoon, or your hands to form the mixture into bite-sized balls. Place the formed bites on the prepared parchment. If the mixture is too soft to shape, chill the bowl for 10–30 minutes, then shape.
• Transfer the bites to an airtight container, placing pieces of parchment between stacked layers if needed. Refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for several months.