Energy Balls

from ButterYum

makes 20 walnut-size balls

INGERDIENTS

    • 1 cup old fashioned oats (not instant or quick-cooking)

    • 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

    • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

    • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed (see notes below)

    • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)

    • 1/3 cup maple syrup (see notes below)

    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

    1. Combine all ingredients together and chill for about 30 minutes before rolling into balls.

    2. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks..

NOTES

    • Ingredients can be mixed by hand, but I find it easiest to use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.

    • Low carb, sugar free, or carob chips may be substituted for the chocolate chips. I usually use Lily’s no sugar added chips.

    • Honey or agave may be substituted for the maple syrup.

    • I prefer to buy whole flaxseed and grind it myself using my NutriBullet or spice grinder.