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Healthy Chocolate Energy Balls

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These healthy chocolate energy balls are quick and easy to make, packed with wholesome ingredients like almond butter, cocoa powder, and flaxseed for a nutritious and delicious snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
  • ½ cup almond butter, smooth or crunchy
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
  • ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup of rolled oats and ⅓ cup of ground flaxseed (or chia seeds) in your food processor. Pulse for about 20 seconds until slightly finer but not powdery.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy. Microwave for 10-15 seconds if almond butter is stiff.
  3. Stir in unsweetened cocoa powder and a pinch of sea salt.
  4. Add the pulsed oats and flaxseed mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix well until sticky and uniform. Adjust moisture by adding water or more almond butter if too dry, or more oats if too wet.
  5. Gently fold in mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
  6. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or a small cookie scoop. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

If mixture sticks to hands, wet hands with water or coat with coconut oil. Can substitute almond butter with peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini for nut-free option. Chill balls for at least 30 minutes for best texture. Store in fridge up to one week or freeze up to three months.

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