Description
Peanut Butter Energy Balls are a simple, delicious, and nutritious snack that combines peanut butter, oats, honey, and chocolate chips for a perfect energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, seamlessly blend the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and silky.
- Gently fold in the rolled oats, flaxseed, and a pinch of salt until everything is well combined.
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form small, bite-sized balls out of the mixture and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and pop it into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set.
- Finally, enjoy these delicious energy balls as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or satisfying treat anytime!
Notes
Make ahead for convenience; these can also be frozen for longer storage. Experiment with different add-ins or substitutes for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg