Dark Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
A quick no-bake snack that is chewy, chocolatey and easy to prep ahead. Perfect for lunchboxes, busy days or a healthier sweet treat.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 120 g Oats (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
- 40 g Desiccated coconut
- 40 g Mixed seeds (we used Chia, Sunflower & Flax)
- 140 g Peanut butter
- 60 g Dark chocolate chips vegan
- 60 ml Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix everything well.
- Roll into balls.
The mixture should make 16-18 balls of around 30g/1oz each.
Notes
- Use runny peanut butter if possible. It makes the mixture much easier to stir and helps everything bind together.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of extra peanut butter or maple syrup, one teaspoon at a time.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more oats or coconut until it is easier to roll.
- Chilling the mixture before rolling can make it easier to handle, especially if your kitchen is warm.
- Press the mixture together firmly as you roll. This helps the balls hold their shape and stops them crumbling.
- Try to keep the energy balls similar in size so they chill evenly and are easy to grab as a snack.
- Mini dark chocolate chips work especially well, as they spread more evenly through the mixture than larger chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.04mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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