These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. They’re no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and nut butter. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins–for example, dried fruit or chopped nuts–in place of the chocolate chips and coconut.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats (see Tip)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions:
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Combine oats, peanut butter (or other nut butter), honey, chocolate chips, and coconut in a medium bowl; stir well.
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Using a 1-tablespoon measure, roll the mixture into balls.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips:
- People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.
- To make ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size:
2 balls
Per Serving:
174 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 18.2g; dietary fiber 2.1g; sugars 9.7g; fat 9.2g; saturated fat 2.3g; vitamin c 0.1mg; folate 4.9mcg; calcium 6.1mg; iron 0.6mg; magnesium 12.8mg; potassium 53mg; sodium 47.7mg; added sugar 9g.
Exchanges:
2 fat, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 starch
Sourced with permission from https://www.eatingwell.com/