Energy Balls
Patricia @ ButterYum
Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up, these no-bake energy balls are a wonderful treat to have tucked away in the fridge. Mix all the ingredients together by hand, (or with your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) and roll away while you listen to your favorite pod cast or audio book.
Items used to make this recipe:
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pure vanilla extract https://amzn.to/3ovS9fE
chia seeds https://amzn.to/3xUpfIo
mini chocolate chips https://amzn.to/3jdc6WS
unsweetened shredded coconut https://amzn.to/3h9OmQH
ground flaxseed https://amzn.to/3vYxbHj
old fashioned oats https://amzn.to/3gYiL5F
NutriBullet https://amzn.to/3qqx3PG
Lily’s chocolate https://amzn.to/3A0OPgP
Energy Balls
makes 20 walnut-sized balls
Ingerdients
1 cup old fashioned oats (not instant or quick-cooking)
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup ground flaxseed (see notes below)
1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
1/3 cup maple syrup (see notes below)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Combine all ingredients together and chill for about 30 minutes before rolling into balls.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks..
Notes
Ingredients can be mixed by hand, but I find it easiest to use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Low carb, sugar free, or carob chips may be substituted for the chocolate chips. I usually use Lily’s no sugar added chips.
Honey or agave may be substituted for the maple syrup.
I prefer to buy whole flaxseed and grind it myself using my NutriBullet or spice grinder.