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Chia Balls Recipe with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Chia Balls are both delicious and quick to make. Perfect in lunch boxes or as a mid-morning energy boost as part of a healthy and balanced diet. They even make a nice ending to lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Worldwide
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chia seeds, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, energy balls, oats, peanut butter
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 refrigerator optional
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 digital scales optional

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Measure all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to relax and cool the mixture so that it is easier to work with.
  • Use a tablespoon to measure out the mixture and roll it into balls in your hands. If the mixture is too dry add a little water, a teaspoon at a time. Go cautiously.
  • Roll the mixture into a few more chocolate chips so that some sit on the surface of the balls for decoration.

Notes

Nutritional Information: The nutrition information is computer generated and is intended as a guideline only.
Gluten-free:
These no-bake Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Balls are gluten-free so long as you use certified gluten-free oats. Some oats are processed in mills where they also process other grains so there is a possibility of cross-contamination.
Suitable for plant-based or Vegan diets
Use vegan-friendly chocolate chips (or chop up your own chocolate from a suitable plant-based chocolate bar to ensure that these energy bites are suitable for those following a Vegan diet.
Storage:
Store your Chia Seed Chocolate Chip Energy bites in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. I prefer to keep them in an air-tight container in the fridge where they’ll last a day or so longer.
These bites also freeze well. They’ll last happily for around 3 months in the freezer until you’re ready to eat them.  To defrost, take them out of the freezer and allow them to defrost on the countertop.

 

 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1energy ball | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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