Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Flavor bursting Peanut Butter Energy Balls. A good snack filled with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, toasted coconut, cinnamon, and honey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ⅔ cups coconut see note for toasted coconut alternative
- ¾ cup smooth peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter
- ¼ cup whole flaxseed or milled
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla together until evenly mixed.
- Add in the dry ingredients; oats, coconut, flaxseeds, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Add in chocolate chips and mix until it resembles a sticky cookie dough.
- Roll mixture in to golf ball sized balls. About 1 tablespoon of oat dough.
- Place in an airtight container.
- Let them rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before enjoying. You can eat immediately, but they may not be fully set.
- Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for 1-2 weeks.
Notes
- Want an extra crunch? Substitute coconut with toasted coconut! Place coconut on a baking sheet and bake for 5-6 minutes at 350 degrees. Watch them for the last couple of minutes so they don't burn. Let the coconut cool before adding to the mixture.
- Use whole flaxseed instead of milled. The mixture and texture will slightly change but still equally delicious.
- Freeze extras in the freezer for 1-2 months!
- Make sure to refrigerate before eating for the best texture. They hold together better after being chilled. But they don't need to be refrigerated because all of the ingredients are shelf stable.
Nutrition
Serving: 2ballsCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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