Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins:
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 –2 tablespoons protein powder
- Texture adjustments if needed:
- Milk or almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time
- Extra oats 1–2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth
- Add oats, cocoa powder, and salt; mix until fully combined
- Fold in any optional add-ins
- Adjust texture if needed: add milk if dry or oats if too soft
- Chill mixture for 20–30 minutes
- Roll into 1-tablespoon-sized balls
- Chill again for 15–20 minutes until set
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for best binding
Chill before rolling for cleaner shapes
Taste before chilling and adjust sweetness if needed
Store refrigerated up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months