Energy Balls with Oats (Printable Page)

Nutritious bites combining oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter for a quick energy boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
03 - 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
02 - In a separate medium mixing 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 with a wooden spoon or spatula 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 baking tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required, just mixing and chilling, so you can make them while your kids are at practice.
  • They actually taste like a treat instead of a health food, which means people will eat them without complaining.
  • One batch disappears fast, and they keep all week in the fridge, ready whenever hunger strikes.
02 -
  • The mixture will feel almost too wet when you first combine everything, but trust it—chilling transforms it into perfectly firm balls.
  • Room temperature peanut butter mixes so much easier than cold peanut butter straight from the fridge, so pull it out five minutes before you start.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill your mixing bowl before combining the wet and dry ingredients—it makes the mixture easier to work with and helps the balls hold their shape.
  • A small cookie scoop makes rolling these consistent and fast, but honestly, imperfect handmade balls have more character and nobody cares when they're eating them.
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