Coconut & Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Balls

Health Highlights

Energy balls are a great on-the-go snack option; they are both hearty and delicious!

Ingredients

1 cup	Quick oats
1 cup	Coconut, shredded, unsweetened (gluten-free)
1/3 cup	Flaxseed meal (ground)
1 tsp	Cinnamon
1/3 cup	Maple syrup (or honey)
1 tsp	Vanilla extract, pure
1/2 cup	Peanut butter, smooth (or nut or seed butter of choice)
1/2 cup	Dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)

Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the oats, coconut, ground flax meal, and cinnamon.
Stir in the nut/seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Then, carefully fold in the chocolate chips.
Roll the batter into balls (approx. 1 inch in diameter), place on the lined baking sheet, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
Once cooled to a solid-state, transfer the energy balls to an air-tight container and store them in the fridge.

For additional protein - add some hemp or chia seeds!

Calories 139

Calories from fat 70

Calories from saturated fat 18.7

Total Fat 7.8 g

Saturated Fat 2.1 g

Trans Fat 0

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8 g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.7 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 37 mg

Potassium 122 mg

Total Carbohydrate 14.5 g

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g

Sugars 5.7 g

Protein 3.8 g

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