The first time I made these Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Balls, my hubby and I ate the whole batch in one night.
They have the perfect taste combination of peanut butter & chocolate so we just couldn’t resist!
Energy balls are also a great post-workout snack. The protein and calories will help your body rebuild after a long workout. They’re also a great on-the-go snack–especially for athletes.
I would know. I used to be a sprinter and hurdler in high school and part of college.
Our track meets were really long & I had to bring enough food to make sure I had enough energy to compete. I ran in several different events and some meets I would have up to 6 or 7 separate races to run.
I wish I would have known how to make these energy balls back then because they would have been the perfect way to keep my calorie intake up!
Would you believe me if I told you these were healthy? {As long as you don’t eat the whole batch!}
What makes Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Balls healthy?
- Flaxseed has lots of fiber, lingnans and Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Energy Balls are high in protein from the peanut butter and oatmeal.
- Oatmeal contains high fiber, whole grains, and minerals.
- Cocoa is rich in flavonoids that can help raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.
Have I convinced you yet?
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- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup flaxseed (ground)
- 2 TBSP Ovaltine Milk Chocolate powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 TBSP cocoa powder
- 2 tsp sugar (optional)
- Add all ingredients into a small bowl.
- Stir until incorporated using a good mixer with dough hooks. Or if stirring by hand, use a knife to "cut" the ingredients as you stir.
- Roll into 1 inch balls.
- Serve or store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- This is a freezer friendly recipe! Freezing them will help keep them cool and ready to go!
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