Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Lunchbox and snacks
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 0,5 cup natural peanut butter; 0,33 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp ground flaxseed; 0,25 cup mini dark chocolate chips; 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 pinch sea salt

No-bake bites with chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and pockets of dark chocolate for a wholesome pick-me-up.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 8
Level: Easy
Calories: 238

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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, and a pinch of sea salt, whisking to distribute evenly.
Add 1/2 cup natural peanut butter and 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, stirring with a sturdy spatula until a sticky, uniform dough forms.
Splash in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for a warm aromatic lift, folding it through the mixture.
Fold in 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips and 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, distributing them evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes so the oats hydrate and the dough firms up enough to roll.
20 minutes
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll between your palms into smooth 1-inch balls; you should get about 16.
Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and chill for another 15 minutes until firm to the touch.
15 minutes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, ready to grab for lunchboxes.

Chef's tip

Toast the oats and coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden before mixing — it adds a nutty depth that transforms these from ordinary to bakery-worthy.