In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth.

Add the collagen protein powder, ground flaxseed, and sea salt to the wet ingredients and whisk until there are no lumps or streaks. Once the collagen is worked into the mixture well, add the oats and chia seeds and stir together using a rubber spatula.

Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Mix the dough until the chocolate chips and oats are very evenly distributed and everything is coated with the peanut butter mixture.

If the dough is very soft, place the bowl in the fridge and allow it to chill for about 15 minutes before rolling.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or wax paper.

Once the dough is chilled enough to work with, scoop the dough out using a spoon or a 1-ounce cookie scoop. Roll the dough between your hands to form a smooth ball. Set on the parchment paper lined baking sheet and repeat for the rest of the dough.

Enjoy these peanut butter energy bites right away or place the entire sheet pan in the fridge to allow the bites to firm up for 15-20 minutes before placing them in a large resealable bag. These bites will begin to soften if stored at room temperature for a prolonged period of time, so store extras in the fridge until fully set.