Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Print Version)

Creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate bites blended with oats for a quick, easy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

04 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until smooth.
02 - Add the oats and ground flaxseed. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
05 - Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
06 - Place energy balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They taste like you're eating something indulgent when they're actually packed with real nutrition and sustained energy.
  • Zero baking skills needed, and you can make a batch in less time than it takes to watch a episode of your favorite show.
  • The hardest part is not eating them all before they hit the container.
02 -
  • If your mixture feels too sticky to roll, it's not a failure, just pop it back in the fridge for five more minutes instead of fighting it.
  • Room temperature matters more than you'd think, so if your kitchen is warm, work quickly and keep everything cool, otherwise you'll end up with peanut butter on your countertop instead of in little balls.
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of water nearby for your hands while rolling because slightly damp hands prevent sticking way better than anything else, and it's a game-changer once you discover it.
  • If you're making these for the first time, freeze a few and thaw them the next day to see how you like them best because some people prefer them cold and firm while others like them softer.
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