Today I am posting a recipe with a combination of flavors mixed into a small ball. Rolled oats and chia seeds combined with peanut butter, coconut flakes and honey make a delicious snack. This recipe is quick to put together and is the perfect mid morning snack. Just one of these energy balls and you are good to go for a couple of hours. Energy balls have been on my list of recipes for the blog for a long time. I am glad I was finally able to post it.
When my daughter came home for winter break she brought home leftover jars of honey and peanut butter. The raw unfiltered honey had turned to a soft solid mass as the temperature had dropped. And unlike the processed peanut butter with loads of additives, the organic peanut butter she had was just peanut paste with very little salt. I had the rest of the ingredients on hand. The oatmeal chia peanut butter energy balls were ready in no time.
You will need (for 16 balls)
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup dry coconut flakes
2-3 tbsp. chia seeds
3 tbsp. maple syrup
3 tbsp. organic peanut butter
1 tsp salt (optional)
Lightly roast the oats and coconut until warmed. Run through a food processor to break down into small pieces. Do not blend to a powder.
Combine with all the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust honey and peanut butter if needed. Take about a small lime size ball of the mixture and using your palm form into a ball. Repeat for the rest of the mixture. You can store it for a week or two in the refrigerator.
Enjoy!
When my daughter came home for winter break she brought home leftover jars of honey and peanut butter. The raw unfiltered honey had turned to a soft solid mass as the temperature had dropped. And unlike the processed peanut butter with loads of additives, the organic peanut butter she had was just peanut paste with very little salt. I had the rest of the ingredients on hand. The oatmeal chia peanut butter energy balls were ready in no time.
You will need (for 16 balls)
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup dry coconut flakes
2-3 tbsp. chia seeds
3 tbsp. maple syrup
3 tbsp. organic peanut butter
1 tsp salt (optional)
Lightly roast the oats and coconut until warmed. Run through a food processor to break down into small pieces. Do not blend to a powder.
Combine with all the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust honey and peanut butter if needed. Take about a small lime size ball of the mixture and using your palm form into a ball. Repeat for the rest of the mixture. You can store it for a week or two in the refrigerator.
Enjoy!
Love these sort of easy peasy energy balls, i dont bother to munch some anytime of the day. They looks ultimate.
ReplyDeleteThese energy bites with peanut butter and coconut sounds absolutely delicious. The chia and would add a nice crunch to them.
ReplyDeleteOMG! these are just perfect for the mid morning craving, right? The combination of these ingredients is a winner for sure.
ReplyDeleteThese balls sound so protein packed and healthy bites!
ReplyDeleteThese energy balls sound really yum and tempting with all those healthy and yummy stuff thrown in.
ReplyDeleteWow amazing. homemade energy bites are always the best. We know what went in and this sounds like a perfect dessert too.
ReplyDeletewow so healthy and with these energy bites, perfect to take along on hikes!
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