No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Name: No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Lunchbox and snacks
Ingredients: 1,5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 0,75 cup natural peanut butter; 0,33 cup liquid honey; 3 tbsp ground flaxseed; 0,25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 0,33 cup mini dark chocolate chips; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 0,25 tsp fine sea salt

Chewy, nutty bites packed with oats, honey, and dark chocolate-a naturally sweet, high-fibre snack that tastes like cookie dough.

Time: 17 min
Servings: 6
Level: Easy
Calories: 425

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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and shredded coconut, stirring to distribute evenly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the peanut butter and honey together for 1-2 minutes, whisking until glossy and pourable-do not simmer.
1-2 minutes
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of fine sea salt to balance the sweetness.
Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and fold with a spatula until every oat is coated and the mixture looks like a sticky dough.
Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the oats absorb moisture and firm up slightly.
5 minutes
Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips once the dough has cooled to room temperature, ensuring they don't melt.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll firmly between your palms into compact 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls.
Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
30 minutes
Transfer to an airtight container and store chilled for up to 2 weeks.

Chef's tip

Warming the peanut butter with honey emulsifies them into a silky binder that coats the oats evenly-cold peanut butter creates dry, crumbly balls that fall apart.