Snack · 15 min · american

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

If you like peanut butter, you’ll love this American snack — 15 minutes from craving to table. It is weeknight cooking that still hits your targets — 6 grams of protein per serving. Simple enough for a Tuesday, good enough to serve to guests — that is the whole idea.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Peanut butter
• 1/4 cup Rolled oats
• 1 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1 tsp Flaxseed
• 1 tbsp Dark chocolate chips

Steps

1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp flaxseed until smooth. Mixing the wet ingredients first helps the oats fold in evenly.
2. Add 1/4 cup rolled oats and 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips and stir until you have a stiff, sticky dough that holds its shape when you squeeze a spoonful.
3. If the dough feels dry and crumbly, add peanut butter 1 tsp at a time; if it is too sticky to roll, chill the bowl 5 minutes first.
4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per ball and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball. Repeat to make 6.
5. Line a small plate with parchment, set the balls on it, and refrigerate 20 minutes until firm enough to pick up without squishing.
6. Keep the finished balls in a sealed container in the fridge; they stay good for up to a week.

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