Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls (Printable)

Rich, chewy chocolate and peanut butter bites with oats and chia seeds for a healthy snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Seasoning

08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch diameter balls.
05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a nutritious snack or breakfast option.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ridiculously easy to make with no baking required—just mix, roll, and chill.
  • Naturally sweet from honey, loaded with protein and fiber to actually keep you satisfied.
  • Perfect for meal prep because they last weeks in the fridge and taste better cold.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step—cold balls slice cleanly and taste more like a real treat.
  • The mixture should feel like wet cookie dough; if it's too dry, add a teaspoon of honey at a time until it holds together.
03 -
  • If the mixture feels too warm after mixing, pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes before rolling—it makes the process so much easier.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or measure out with a tablespoon to get consistent sizing and equal portions every time.

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