Energy Balls Oats Chocolate Chips (Printable)

Wholesome, bite-sized energy balls made with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a quick boost.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
03 - 0.33 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the oats, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like a treat but your kids actually feel energized instead of crashing an hour later.
  • No baking required, which means you can make a batch while dinner is still cooking.
02 -
  • Don't skip the thirty-minute chill time or your balls will fall apart the moment someone picks them up.
  • Room temperature peanut butter mixes way easier than cold peanut butter, so leave it out for a few minutes before you start.
03 -
  • If your mixture feels too wet after combining, add a few more oats a tablespoon at a time until you can roll without it sticking to your hands.
  • Toast your oats in a dry pan for two minutes before mixing if you want them to taste richer and more substantial.
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