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Chocolate Protein Energy Balls


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 15 balls 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

Delicious energy balls made with rolled oats, peanut butter, and dark chocolate.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl add the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, and dark chocolate chips. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.
  2. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for an hour to chill.
  3. Scoop the ingredients with a cookie scoop and roll in your hands until a ball is formed. You may need to press firmly to get a solid ball to form.
  4. Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

  • These energy balls are a great snack for pre or post workout.
  • You can substitute any nut butter of your choice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: no-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg