Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

from watchlearneat.com
25 min
15 servings

These no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls double as both a sweet treat and an energy-boosting snack. And, they're gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free and oil-free too!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened, creamy peanut butter ((I used 365 brand))
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp gluten-free, whole-grain oat flour
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp unsalted chopped peanuts ((use dry roasted to keep it oil-free))
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp mini vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate chips ((I used Enjoy Life))
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add peanut butter, oat flour, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to a mixing bowl, and stir with a spoon to combine.

  3. 3

    Add chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips and stir to combine. Place the dough in the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Use a cookie scoop (I used a #50 disher) to scoop out dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Form each scoop of dough into balls with your hands. 

  5. 5

    If not using the optional coconut, skip to the next step. If using the optional coconut, roll each ball into shredded coconut and return to the baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Place the baking sheet of energy balls in the freezer for 10 minutes.