No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

natural creamy peanut butter (almond, cashew butter OR sunflower / pumpkin seed butter work as well)(heated slightly until liquid-y)

liquid honey (brown rice syrup, agave syrup or date paste will work as well)

finely shredded coconut (I used unsweetened but you can use sweetened if you prefer)**

oats - 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1 cup quick oats (use gluten free if necessary)

mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chunks*, plus more for studding, if desired

salt, optional but highly recommended for offsetting the sweetness

Optional Add-Ins

pure vanilla extract

ground flax seeds or ground chia seeds

melted coconut oil

*Raisins or Dried Fruit (Cranberries) instead of or half with chocolate chips