Energy Balls with Oats (Printable)

Bite-sized energy balls with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a wholesome boost.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
03 - 0.33 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the oats, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
02 - In a separate 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 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 tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in 15 minutes with zero baking required, which means you can make them the night before game day without stress.
  • Kids actually eat them because they taste like a treat, but you know they're packed with protein and whole grains instead of empty calories.
02 -
  • Skip the chilling step and your balls will crumble apart the second someone tries to eat them, so set that timer even if you're in a hurry.
  • If your peanut butter is natural and separated with oil on top, stir that oil back in before measuring, because it actually helps everything bind together.
03 -
  • Wet your hands or dip them in cold water before rolling the balls, and the mixture won't stick to your fingers as much.
  • If your mixture feels too crumbly to hold together, add a tablespoon more honey or peanut butter rather than second-guessing the whole thing.
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