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dark chocolate and sea salted energy balls in a bowl
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Dark Chocolate Energy Balls

Dark Chocolate Energy Balls are a quick and healthy no-bake snack for families that are made with 6 wholesome ingredients in only about 5 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate energy bites, easy snack recipes, energy ball recipes, energy bites
Servings: 18
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats old fashioned or quick oats
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed optional

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix by hand or electric mixer until batter sticks to itself. Roll into ½ to 1 inch balls.
  • Chill for 1-2 hours on a parchment lined baking sheet to set ingredients.

Notes

Storing: Store in a covered container for up to 1 week in the fridge. Store in freezer safe containers for about 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for a few hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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