Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 1,5 cup rolled oats
• 0,5 cup natural peanut butter
• 0,33 cup honey
• 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 0,33 cup mini dark chocolate chips
• 0,25 cup roasted almonds, chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0,25 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and peanut butter together, stirring constantly until glossy and pourable, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. 2

   Stir the vanilla extract and a pinch of fine sea salt into the warm peanut butter mixture to bloom the flavours.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, mini dark chocolate chips, and chopped roasted almonds.

4. 4

   Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a sturdy spatula, fold everything together until the oats are fully coated and the dough holds together when pressed.

5. 5

   If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 tsp of water; if too wet, add 1 tbsp more oats. It should feel like soft cookie dough.

6. 6

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes-this firms the fats and makes rolling much easier.

7. 7

   Using a tablespoon measure, scoop portions and roll between your palms into smooth 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. You should get about 20 balls.

8. 8

   Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to fully set.

9. 9

   Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.