Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Start with peanut butter and honey/maple syrup, then add oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, vanilla, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips last.

2. 2

   The mixture should be sticky enough to hold its shape when squeezed. If too dry, add more peanut butter. If too wet, add more oats one tablespoon at a time.

3. 3

   Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes — chilling makes it much easier to roll into balls. The cold firms up the peanut butter and makes the mixture cohesive.

4. 4

   Roll into 18 balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in cocoa powder or shredded coconut if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months. These make excellent pre-workout snacks or healthy desserts.