Energy Balls Oats Chocolate Chips (Print Version)

Wholesome balls made with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a satisfying boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
03 - 0.33 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the oats, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Transfer the cooled energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No baking required, which means you can make them in the time it takes to pack a gym bag.
  • They taste like dessert but keep you fueled through actual physical exertion.
  • Once you nail the ratio, you can swap ingredients based on what's in your cabinet without guilt.
02 -
  • If you skip the chilling step thinking warm balls will be fine, they'll fall apart within an hour—trust the fridge, it exists for exactly this reason.
  • The mixture should feel slightly sticky but hold together; if it's too crumbly, your peanut butter might be natural with separated oil, so stir it well before measuring.
03 -
  • Slightly warming your peanut butter before mixing makes everything combine faster and creates a smoother texture that holds together better when rolled.
  • These taste better the next day after the flavors have settled and mellowed together, so making them the evening before actually improves them.
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