Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Looking for a pre-workout snack? Grab a pick-me-up with this simple energy ball recipe. Made with protein packed ingredients, these energy balls will keep you moving and satisfied and best of all they come together in less than 10 minutes!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Ice Cream Scooper
- Measuring Cups (teaspoon, tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup)
- Spatula (for mixing)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats certified GF if necessary
- 1 scoop protein powder I prefer plant based vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine your dry ingredients (oats, protein powder, salt)
- Add wet ingredients (peanut butter, honey, vanilla, almond milk) and stir to combine.
- Mix until fully combined. Mixture will be thick, it is recommended to use your hands to ensure everything gets combined. If mixture seems too dry and is not sticking together, add more 1 tablespoon of honey at a time until combined.
- Add the chocolate chips to mixing bowl.
- Layer baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use ice cream scoop to form balls. Roll in hands to shape and place on baking sheet.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before eating.
- Top with flaky sea salt and enjoy!
Notes
If you made and enjoyed this on-the-go snack, let us know in the comments! This is a perfect snack for athletes and people who are constantly on the move. We can't wait to hear how it went!