Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: balls

With oats, unsweetened peanut butter, dates, and ground flax, these peanut butter energy balls are a great tasty, high protein snack.

Blend the dates, coconut oil, and vanilla in a mini food processor or standard processor, until a smooth paste forms.
100 grams (⅓ cup, packed) soft dates, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Transfer the date mixture to a mixing bowl and add the peanut butter. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula to combine.
200 grams (1 heaping cup) natural peanut butter
Add the oats, flax, salt, and chocolate chips (if using). Stir to incorporate, mixing well. Set aside to rest for ten minutes.
100 grams (1 cup) rolled oats, 30 grams (⅓ cup) ground flax seed, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, 50 grams (⅓ cup) mini chocolate chips
Roll the mixture into small balls, each about one tablespoon in size. This should make about 22 energy balls but can be smaller or larger depending on personal preference.
Place the bites onto a board or plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes before transferring to a container.
Keep the energy bites in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer. These do hold their shape quite well at room temperature, and can be kept out for several hours.

If your dates are dry, soak in very hot water for 30 minutes beforehand and drain well.

Storage: keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Freezing: place the balls into an airtight container and freeze for up to one month.

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.