Peanut Butter energy balls

These peanut butter energy balls are the kind of thing you can throw together in 10 minutes and keep in the fridge for the week ahead. No baking and very little effort required! Which to be honest, is my absolutely favourite kind of snack!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings

Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup natural peanut butter (120g)
1 cup rolled oats (100g)
½ cup desiccated coconut (45g)
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla paste
2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Pinch of sea salt optional

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl. Using a spatula, mix well until everything is combined. The mixture should be soft and sticky. If it feels dry, add a little more peanut butter, a tbsp of milk (or honey if you prefer them sweeter).
Take a tbsp of the mixture and shape into a ball. Because of the rolled oats, you won’t be able to ‘roll’ the balls, it’s more of a case of shaping them into a ball.
Refrigerate for about an hour to firm up. Store in the fridge.

Notes

These energy balls work best with a natural, slightly runny peanut butter. It makes the mixture much easier to combine. If yours is thick, giving it a quick stir (or a few seconds in the microwave or on the hob) helps.
They can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
They also freeze well. Store for up to 3 months and defrost for about 20 minutes before eating.

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 8.9gSaturated Fat: 3.7gFiber: 2.3g

Keyword energy balls, oatmeal energy balls, peanut butter

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