Description
Dark Chocolate Energy Balls are no-bake, bite-sized snacks made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and dark chocolate. They’re nutritious, rich in flavor, and perfect for quick energy boosts or healthy treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (old fashioned or quick oats)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, and sea salt.
- Mix well with a spoon or your hands until the mixture comes together and sticks.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more peanut butter or honey to help bind.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- You can enjoy them immediately, but chilling improves texture.
- Great for lunchboxes, pre-workout snacks, or healthy desserts.
- Use mini chocolate chips if you prefer a more even texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
