Butterscotch protein bites

After how successful my protein bite adventure was, I decided to try another variation.  They're not even cold yet, and I already know I like them!

Tall Dark and Nerdy has been trying to eat a little healthy since he got home from Nepal, and I know how bad his sweet tooth is for my baked treats, so I'm trying to make healthier treats so I can support him in this.  This is the perfect snack for the sweet tooth when we're trying to eat somewhat-healthy foods.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• 1/3 cup unsalted cashews
• 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
• 3 1/2 - 4 Tablespoons simple syrup (1 part water to 1 part sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Directions:
Combine oats, cashews, and butterscotch chips in blender or food processor, and run until it's near a flour consistency.
Add remaining ingredients, combine using blender, food processor, or hands.
Roll into small balls.  If mixture is too dry, add more simple syrup.
Place balls in a wax paper-lined container.  Refrigerate or freeze.

Adapted from Sunday Baker