Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Printable Version)

Creamy peanut butter and oats combined with dark chocolate chips for a quick, no-bake energy 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

# Directions:

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.
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 -
  • No baking required—just mix, roll, and chill
  • Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup
  • Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats
  • Perfect for meal prep and on-the-go snacking
  • Easily customizable with your favorite add-ins
02 -
  • Use natural peanut butter for a cleaner ingredient list, but stir well before measuring
  • Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each ball for an appealing presentation
  • Double the batch and freeze half for easy future snacking
  • Let frozen energy balls sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating for the best texture
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