Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These simple no-bake energy balls are loaded with old-fashioned oats, peanut butter, flax seeds, honey and chocolate which make a great healthy snack.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Resting Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Ryan Beck

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup ground flax seeds
½ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon water (if needed)

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. If mixture looks dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time. Cover and place fridge for 15-30 minutes.
Roll into 12 bites and store in fridge for up to a week.

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Notes

Use old-fashioned oats as they are heartier than quick cooking oats.
Use quality dark chocolate. If you want dairy-free, try Enjoy Life.
If you don't want to use or have honey, replace it with maple syrup.
Use natural cocoa powder vs Dutch-processed cocoa powder as natural cocoa powder isn't as intense of a flavor.
If mixture is dry, stir in water 1 tbsp at a time until you can easily form balls without them falling apart.
Place the energy balls in the fridge for at least 15 minutes so they can set up and stay firm.

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