Energy Balls Oats Chocolate Chips (Printable Version)

Bite-sized oat and peanut butter balls with chocolate chips, perfect for a wholesome nourishing snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
03 - 0.33 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
02 - In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until well combined.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in 15 minutes flat, no oven time, perfect for busy mornings before matches.
  • Your hands do all the work, making them fun to prep with kids or teammates.
  • They taste like a dessert but pack genuine nutrition your body actually needs.
02 -
  • The mixture will feel slightly sticky at first, but that's exactly what you want—it means everything is binding properly.
  • Skipping the chilling step is tempting but don't do it; those 30 minutes make them firm enough to handle without falling apart.
03 -
  • Slightly warm peanut butter mixes into the honey more smoothly, so leave the jar on the counter for five minutes before combining.
  • If you're rolling multiple batches, keep your hands slightly damp between batches to prevent sticking—a tiny bowl of water nearby saves time.
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