Energy Balls
This quick and easy protein-packed snack not only tastes amazing, but it keeps you going all day long, with just the right touch of sweetness to curb cravings until your next meal. These delicious energy bites are a hit with all ages.
Ingredients
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup peanut butter (or nut butter)
- ⅔ cup honey
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 2 cups coconut flakes, wheat germ, sesame seeds, OR a mixture of all three (or more oats)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup ground flaxseed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.
- Add in chocolate chips and other mix-ins (or more oats).
- If you only have whole flaxseed, you can use a coffee grinder to grind it.
- When all ingredients are thoroughly, use a spoon or small cookie scoop to create 1″ balls.
- Place balls on a cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm (30-60 minutes). Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container.
- OR, freeze balls on cookie sheet for 1-2 hours and store in a covered container.
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