Coconut & Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Balls
| 8 |
75 |
139 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
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| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 1 h 15 min |
0 min |
20
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Energy balls are a great on-the-go snack option; they are both hearty and delicious!
Ingredients
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1 cup
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Quick oats
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1 cup
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Coconut, shredded, unsweetened
(gluten-free)
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1/3 cup
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Flaxseed meal (ground)
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1 tsp
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Cinnamon
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1/3 cup
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Maple syrup
(or honey)
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1 tsp
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Vanilla extract, pure
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1/2 cup
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Peanut butter, smooth
(or nut or seed butter of choice)
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1/2 cup
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Dark chocolate chips
(dairy-free)
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Instructions
- 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.
Notes:
For additional protein - add some hemp or chia seeds!
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
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
Dietary servings
Per Portion
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