Description
These no-bake energy balls are a healthy, quick, and easy snack made with oats, peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, and chocolate chips. Perfect for on-the-go energy boosts or pre/post workout fuel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (90 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup (65 grams) toasted shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (90 grams) ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup (90 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup (113 grams) honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or other nut butters.
- Add-ins like dried fruit, protein powder, or spices (cinnamon) can enhance flavor and nutrition.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more honey or peanut butter; if too sticky, add a bit more oats or flaxseed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
