Peanut butter, natural
(unsweetened; (I use Smucker’s Natural))
1/4 cup
Dark chocolate chips, vegan
1/4 cup
Maple syrup, pure
(pure; (plus more depending on the consistency of peanut; ))
2 tbsp
Cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 tbsp
Chia seeds
1/4 tsp
Salt
(optional)
Instructions
Place oats and peanut butter in a food processor. Pulse until the oats are coarsely ground and just mixed with the peanut butter. A handful of times should do the trick.
Add chocolate chips, ¼ cup maple syrup, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and (optional) salt. Pulse until well mixed. If the mixture seems too dry – the consistency will vary depending on the peanut butter used – pulse in more maple syrup a tablespoon at a time until the desired, slightly sticky, easy to roll, consistency is achieved.
Using clean hands, grab a small amount of the mixture, press it together between your hands, and roll into a roughly 1-inch sized ball. Place the ball on a parchment-lined pan and repeat with the remaining mixture.
Once finished, place in the freezer until no longer sticky. Transfer to a freezer-safe container for storage. You can store them in the fridge, but I like to store them in the freezer until I’m ready to enjoy a bite or two. When ready to eat, let thaw (if frozen) for a minute or two before enjoying.
