Combine peanut butter, espresso, oats, and chocolate for a delicious, energizing snack ready in minutes.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons ground espresso or instant espresso powder
03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
04 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
05 - 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter, unsweetened
07 - 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Place the oats, espresso powder, chia seeds, mini dark chocolate chips, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
03 - Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Mix with a spatula until everything is fully incorporated and a dense dough forms.
04 - Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to portion the mixture and roll into uniform 1-inch balls.
05 - Transfer the rolled balls to a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set and firm.
06 - After chilling, store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
