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Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

These Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are easy to make with only 5 ingredients. Packed with rolled oats, nut butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup for the perfect healthy snack on the go! Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar free with grain-free,  paleo, low carb and keto options!

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword energy balls, energy bites, gluten free, meal prep, no bake, peanut butter, refined sugar free, school lunch healthy snacks
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 9 energy bites
Calories 225 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter almond, cashew butter OR sunflower / pumpkin seed butter work as well(heated slightly until liquid-y)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flower nectar syrup , can also sub with organic agave syrup, pure maple syrup, date syrup or yacon syrup. You can also sub with honey (if not vegan) or low carb sweetener such as Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup or a couple drops of pure liquid monk fruit to keep them lower in sugar.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut , can also sub with organic agave syrup, pure maple syrup, date syrup or yacon syrup. You can also sub with honey (if not vegan) or low carb sweetener such as Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup or a couple drops of pure liquid monk fruit to keep them lower in sugar.
  • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats , swap with ground flax seed, oat flour or protein powder instead if you are not a fan of coconut - you might have to adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chunks* , plus more for studding, if desired. We like Lily's Sweets, Pascha's or Enjoy Life
  • pinch salt optional but highly recommended for offsetting the sweetness

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds or ground chia seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • *raisins or dried fruit cranberries instead of or half with chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together heated nut butter and honey until smooth.
    A white bowl with a whisk to make protein bites
  2. Stir in shredded coconut, oats, and salt and mix until well combined. Add optional add-ins if desired. Fold in chocolate chunks/chips.
    Ingredients to make energy balls in a white bowl
  3. Wet hands slightly and form dough tightly into 1" - 1.5" balls. If the dough doesn't stick together add 1/2 tablespoon water (or melted coconut oil) at a time until dough comes together or place dough in the fridge for 30 minutes prior to forming dough balls so it's easier to handle. Press additional chocolate chips evenly around the dough, if desired.
    A hand holding one vegan energy ball over a plate
  4. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.
    Top view of a pile of peanut butter energy bites in a white bowl

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Recipe Notes

**You can form these into cookies or granola bars by flattening the dough in an 8x8 square pan if you prefer not to roll them out. Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. months. Allow to sit out for 10 minutes from the freezer before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Amount Per Serving (1 energy bite)
Calories 225 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 6g12%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.