Choc Chip Energy Balls
Packed with healthy fats, slow carbs and protein - simple, nourishing, and actually keeps you full.
Servings 16 serves
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4-1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and roll into 16 balls.
- Place in fridge for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
Notes
UPF-Friendly Swaps
To keep this recipe closer to minimally processed foods, choose:
- Rolled oats: Plain rolled oats with no added flavours or sweeteners.
- Ground flaxseed: 100% ground flaxseed with no added ingredients.
- Peanut butter: 100% peanuts, or a simple peanut butter made with peanuts and a little salt.
- Maple syrup: Pure 100% maple syrup rather than maple-flavoured syrup.
- Oil: A minimally processed oil such as extra-virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil.
- Chocolate chips: Choose chocolate with a short ingredient list and a high cocoa content, or swap for chopped dark chocolate.