Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Lunchbox and snacks
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

Fudgy, no-bake bites packed with rolled oats, peanut butter, and dark chocolate-a wholesome, chewy snack with just the right hit of sweetness.

Time: 17 min
Servings: 5
Level: Easy
Calories: 549

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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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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 minutes
Stir the vanilla extract and a pinch of fine sea salt into the warm peanut butter mixture to bloom the flavours.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, mini dark chocolate chips, and chopped roasted almonds.
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.
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.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes-this firms the fats and makes rolling much easier.
15 minutes
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.
Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to fully set.
30 minutes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Chef's tip

Gently warming the peanut butter and honey together is the secret-it binds the oats without needing to be baked, giving you the perfect chewy-fudgy texture that holds its shape at room temperature.