Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural, crunchy peanut butter
- 3 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except the mini chocolate chips thoroughly to create a uniform mixture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips gently until just combined to avoid breaking them up.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, press the mixture firmly to shape one-inch balls for optimal texture and size.
- Store: Place the formed energy balls in an airtight container and refrigerate to set. They can also be frozen for longer storage as needed.
Notes
- Refrigerate energy balls to keep them firm and fresh.
- Freeze energy balls to extend shelf life; thaw before serving.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for sweetness preference.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a healthier snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
