Energy Balls
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5
Energy Balls
Description
The recipe mixes rolled oats, toasted or untoasted coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, mini chocolate chips or mini M&M candies with peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. The combination of dry and sticky wet ingredients binds the mixture, creating small balls once chilled.
Chilling the mixture for at least 30 minutes solidifies the texture so the balls hold shape and have a balanced chewiness. The oats and flaxseed provide fiber and texture, while peanut butter and honey act as natural sweeteners and binders. Mini chocolate chips add bursts of sweetness with each bite.
These Energy Balls are convenient snacks to prepare ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to four days. They offer a portion-controlled, portable treat for sustained energy anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes toasted if desired
- 1/2 cup Flaxseed ground
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or mini M&M candies
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add oats, coconut flakes, flaxseed, chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey and vanilla and stir to combine. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
- Roll into 20 evenly-sized balls. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use flat or rolled oats rather than quick-cooking or steel-cut for proper texture.
- Unsweetened coconut flakes are preferred for texture and less sugar, though sweetened work as well.
- Ground flaxseed can be bought ready-made or made by grinding whole flax seeds fresh.
- This recipe yields approximately 20 balls; the size can be adjusted by rolling larger or smaller portions.
- Store finished energy balls covered in the refrigerator and consume within four days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ball | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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