Recipe courtesy of James Briscione

Energy Balls

Name: Energy Balls
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 24 balls
Ingredients: 1/2 cup natural chunky peanut butter; 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips; 1/2 cup coconut flakes, toasted, plus additional for garnish, optional; 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies; 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped, plus additional for garnish, optional

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Level: Easy

Total: 50 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 20 min

Yield: 24 balls

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Ingredients

1/2 cup natural chunky peanut butter

1/4 cup agave nectar or honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1/2 cup coconut flakes, toasted, plus additional for garnish, optional

1/2 cup puffed rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies

1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped, plus additional for garnish, optional

Directions

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In a bowl, cream together the peanut butter, agave and vanilla. When smooth, beat in the cocoa powder. Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, coconut, puffed rice and almonds. Scoop into ping-pong-size balls, then roll in additional coconut or almonds and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.