Peanut Butter Energy Balls with Chocolate Chunks
Peanut Butter Energy Balls with Chocolate Chunks are simple and delicious, no-bake bites of energy packed goodness. Each ball is made with peanut butter, oats, honey and chocolate. These tasty little treats are the perfect snack anytime of the day.
Servings: 15 energy balls
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (I use SCHARFFEN BERGER Unsweetened 100% cacao dark chocolate cocoa powder)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chunks (I use SCHARFFEN BERGER Semisweet 62% cacao dark chocolate baking chunks)
Instructions
- Combine the peanut butter and honey.1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey
- Mix in the oats, cocoa powder and chocolate chunks. The mixture should be thick and tacky, but not dry. If mixture is too dry, gradually add more honey. If it is too wet, gradually add more oats.1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- Roll spoonfuls of the mixture into approximately 15 1-inch round balls. Place on a sheet tray.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator to enjoy as desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- The amount of honey or oats may need to be adjusted slightly depending on the type of peanut butter that you use and how creamy it is.
- Energy balls can be stored in the freezer in freezer bags or an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1energy ball | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg