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Dark Chocolate Energy Balls

These easy no-bake energy balls come together with oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, ground flaxseed and chia seeds for a satisfying, sweet snack. With pops of dark chocolate in every bite, they feel like a treat, but are made with ingredients you can feel good about.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Refrigerate: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 110kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3 Tbsp. ground flax seed
  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds optional
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Optional add-ins:

  • hemp seeds, raisins, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Line a large plate or cooking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds and salt into a large bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. The mixture will be sticky. Then, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  • Using clean hands, roll mixture into one-inch balls, and place each ball on the prepared surface.
  • Place balls in fridge for at least 30 minutes until they’re set.
  • Store in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Any nut butter can be used. For a nut-free version, try sunflower seed butter.
  • Feel free to sub honey for the maple syrup or omit entirely.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 0.02mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

 

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Nutrition Facts
Dark Chocolate Energy Balls
Amount per Serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
0.02
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
25
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
107
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.