Energy Balls
- Level: Easy
- Total: 50 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 20 min
- 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
Directions
- 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.
