In this installment of Social Sessions, presented by the UC San Diego Staff Association, learn how to prepare Energy Bites with sports dietitian Jasmine Chu from UC San Diego Athletics as she guides you through a demo and provides nutrition tips.

This is a family-friendly event. If you're at home with your children, other family members, housemates, pets, etc. please feel free to participate together.

Here are the incredients you'll need to prepare your energy bites:

The Base: 1/2 cup of nut or seed butter (e.g. peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter) PLUS ONE of the following options:

• 1/2 cup of pureed fruit e.g. applesauce or mashed banana
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt and 2 Tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup of nut/seed butter and 1/4 cup honey

Mix-ins: 1 cup of rolled or quick oats PLUS ONE of the following options

• 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup dried fruit
• 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup Tbsp chia or flax seeds and 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sliced/chopped nuts/seeds and 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Optional Flavor Add-ins: any of the following

• 1 tsp vanilla or other extracts
• 1-2 tsp ground spices (e.g. cinnamon, ginger)
• 1-2 scoops of protein powder
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• pinch of salt