Chocolate Energy Balls

Yum! Do I ever have an awesome recipe to share with you today! A mix of peanut butter, chocolate, cranberries and coconut- and totally healthy!

I created these energy balls for a healthy snack that tastes like dessert. They are packed full of nutritious ingredients such as chia seeds and ground flax that help make you feel your best.




Ingredients:
1 cup gluten-free oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chocolate peanut powder
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup chia seeds
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup syrup
1/4 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons water (or more to help stick together)



Directions: 
1. Melt peanut butter in microwave.
2. Combine all ingredients and mix very well.
3. Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour or until dough is cold and firm.
4. Roll into balls and store bites in fridge for up to 10 days.




What's nice is that you can customize these how you like. If you don't like chocolate, use regular peanut flour instead. I take these energy balls to work everyday for my mid-morning snack. I also like snacking on them for dessert on the weekends.