Peanut Butter Energy Balls (No Bake)

• servings: 14 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

½ cup creamy peanut butter (we use 100% natural peanut butter)

¼ cup honey (or maple syrup OR ¼ cup finely chopped dates)

2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (or chia seeds or almond flour)

¼ cup mini chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1 pinch salt

Directions

Mix wet: Add ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup honey, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to a bowl. Stir until smooth.

Add dry: Add 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds, ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 pinch salt. Mix until a thick dough forms.

Shape: The dough should be soft but hold its shape when pressed. If too soft, add 1 tablespoon oats. If too dry, add more peanut butter. Scoop and roll into small balls. Makes about 12 to 16 energy balls.

Eat or Freeze: You can eat them right away, but for the best texture, freeze them until firm (about 15 minutes). They become chilled, slightly chewy, and almost like a peanut butter chocolate ice cream bite.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 of 14 balls
• Calories: 118 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.03 mg
• Sodium: 9 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 4 g