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Flaxseed peanut butter balls with chocolate chips in a glass bowl.
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Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe

Get ready to energize your day with these flavorful Peanut Butter Energy Balls! They're simple and packed with peanut butter goodness. A the perfect quick snack to satisfy your cravings.
Prep Time5 minutes
chill time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Candy & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup flax seed meal or a chia flax combo
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp honey or agave
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips plus extra for rolling

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, oats, flax seed, honey (or agave), vanilla, salt, and mini chocolate chips. Using a spatula, mix the ingredients until combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
  • Using a standard-size cookie scoop, portion the mixture into even balls. Roll with your hands to smooth, sticking a few extra mini chocolate chips on as you go.
  • Enjoy immediately or place in an airtight container.

Notes

STORE your Peanut Butter Energy Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To FREEZE, place it in a freezer-safe container and it will last up to 3 months.
To enjoy them from the freezer, simply THAW them at room temperature or in the refrigerator. However, if you prefer them slightly softer, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before consuming them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg