Energy Balls Recipe
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Energy Balls Recipe
Description
This recipe mixes dry ingredients—oats, coconut, flaxseed, and optionally chocolate chips and protein powder—to build a textured base. The wet ingredients—peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract—bind the mix and add flavor. After thorough mixing, chilling firms the mixture for easier handling. The mixture is then shaped into small balls, ideal for quick snacks or pre-exercise fuel.
The combination offers a balance of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and plant-based protein with a soft chew from oats and coconut and bursts of sweetness if chocolate chips are included. The recipe stores well in the refrigerator and freezes nicely for long-term keeping.
These energy bites are convenient for active lifestyles or to carry as a hassle-free snack at any time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats quick-cooking
- 1 cup coconut shredded
- ½ cup Flaxseed milled
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ cup protein powder (optional)
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy natural
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, flaxseed, chocolate chips, and protein powder and mix together.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla and mix well (I often use my hands to mix to make sure everything is combined). Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture and use your hands to help roll it into small, bite-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Separate the layers with parchment or wax paper.
Notes
- Make ahead and store energy balls refrigerated for 1–2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Allow frozen balls to thaw before eating to restore soft texture.
- Substitute different chips such as white chocolate or butterscotch to vary flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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