Description
These Decadent Chocolate Snack Balls are a quick, no-bake treat perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Combining wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and bursts of semi-sweet chocolate chips, they are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and optionally boosted with chia or flaxseeds for added nutrition. Ready in under 40 minutes with minimal effort, these bite-sized delights are both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, natural creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, and optional chia seeds. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients form a uniform mixture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture to ensure each bite has some chocolatey goodness.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into approximately one-inch diameter balls, ensuring they are compact and hold together well.
- Chill to Set: Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes. This step firms them up and makes them easier to handle and eat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, serve the snack balls cold or at room temperature as a delicious, energy-boosting treat.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds add extra fiber and omega-3s but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store the snack balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These snack balls make a great pre- or post-workout energy boost.
