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Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Peanut Butter Energy Balls That Feel Like Cookie Dough Bliss

Delicious Peanut Butter Energy Balls that taste like cookie dough, perfect for a snack or post-workout treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 18 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats Quick oats can be used but may alter texture.
  • 1/2 cup Ground Flaxseed Can substitute with chia seeds.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Can swap with dark chocolate chips or omit.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Consider crunchy peanut butter for texture.
For Sweetness
  • 1/3 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup/agave.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Airtight Container
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, ground flaxseed, and mini chocolate chips. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Add the creamy peanut butter and honey to the bowl, mixing vigorously until well combined.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up the mixture.
  4. Remove from the fridge, take a tablespoon-sized portion, and roll it into a smooth ball shape.
  5. Place the formed energy balls in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These energy balls are perfect for snacking and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer preservation.

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