Description
Packed with plant-protein and healthy fats for energy, these No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls are a delicious and come together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant oats)
- 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 2 teaspoons to 6 teaspoons chia seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter (+/-) *
- 4 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (+/-)
- ¼ to ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) *
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) into a large bowl, mix by hand until everything is well combined. Test the batter by pinching the mixture to see if it holds together firmly. If too sticky, add a tiny bit more oats (1 teaspoon at a time).If too dry, add a tiny bit more maple syrup (1/2 teaspoon at a time) or peanut butter (1 teaspoon at a time). Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop up 1 rounded tablespoon of the mixture, roll into a firm ball and set on a parchment paper lined plate.Repeat until all the mixture has been rolled into balls.
- Place the plate in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the cookie balls to firm up. Once firm, store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to two weeks. They are also freezer friendly up to 4 months.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Servings: Makes 20 energy balls