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Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls: Quick & Easy Recipe!

A quick and easy recipe for delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls, perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. You may need to use your hands to fully incorporate the mixture.
  3. Once combined, refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  4. After chilling, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.
  5. Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Once all the mixture is rolled into balls, refrigerate them for an additional 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Add 1/4 cup of shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.

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