Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable)

Bite-sized no-bake bites with peanut butter, chocolate, oats, and seeds for quick energy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
04 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut if using.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
03 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in literally fifteen minutes flat, no oven required.
  • You can customize them endlessly based on whatever you have in your pantry right now.
02 -
  • The dough will feel soft and sticky at first, but they firm up beautifully in the fridge.
  • If the mixture is too dry to roll, add another teaspoon of honey or peanut butter until it holds together.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking and get smoother balls.
  • Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before rolling if it's too soft to work with.

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