Description
Simple, no-bake energy balls made with chocolate and peanut butter for a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, flaxseed, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a uniform dough forms.
- If using, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate, peanut butter, energy balls, no bake, snack, oats, quick