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Homemade No-Bake Energy Balls with Oats, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Chips Recipe


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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 20 energy balls
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These no-bake energy balls are packed with oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, and nutritious seeds. They are quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy snack that lasts all week.


Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Gather all the listed ingredients to make the preparation process smooth and efficient.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, honey, chia seeds, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up, making it easier to shape.
  4. Form Energy Balls: Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator and roll it into twenty 1-inch diameter balls using your hands.

Notes

  • You can press the dough into a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut into bars instead of rolling into balls if preferred.
  • Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American