Description
A delightful no-bake treat combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for a quick energy boost or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: rolled oats, cocoa powder, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients: creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Form the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Chill the energy balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Consider adding chia seeds or flaxseeds for added nutrition.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake, chocolate, peanut butter, energy balls, snack, healthy