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Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These delicious, no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls are perfect for a quick energy boost or a snack. They're packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like cacao powder, steel cut oats, ground flax seed, and peanut butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20 energy balls
Calories 215 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup Cacao Powder
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 cups Steel Cut Oats gluten-free
  • ½ cup Ground Flax Seed
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ cups Smooth Peanut Butter
  • Optional: up to ½ cup Protein Powder

Instructions
 

  • Combine cacao powder, maple syrup, steel cut oats, ground flax seed, vanilla extract, and smooth peanut butter in a food processor.
  • Process until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  • Use a tablespoon scoop to form the mixture into balls.
  • Place these balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Store the balls in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

I recommend using One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Steel Cut Oats for this recipe, as they are gluten-free and glyphosate-free.
Adding protein powder is optional. If you wish to increase protein content, you can add up to ½ cup of your preferred protein powder to the recipe.
Store these energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They're perfect for a quick grab-and-go snack.
If you prefer a sweeter energy ball, you can add more maple syrup. Just make sure to adjust the dry ingredients to maintain the right consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ballsCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate peanut butter, energy balls, protein balls, steel cut oats
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