All natural energy balls
There are lots of different versions of energy balls or natural snacks out there but I prefer to make my own. That way I can avoid processed sugars but I don't have to suppress my cravings for peanut butter and chocolate! These bites are egg free, dairy free and gluten free if you use gluten free oats. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Serves: 12
- 340g honey
- 120ml coconut oil
- 45g cocoa powder
- 160g porridge oats
- 270g no added sugar natural peanut butter
- 75g desiccated coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Prep:10min ›
Extra time:20min cooling ›
Ready in:30min
- Combine honey, coconut oil and cocoa powder in a small pot and bring to the boil; cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in oats, peanut butter, coconut and vanilla extract; mix until peanut butter has melted.
- Drop the mixture by spoonful onto greaseproof paper. Set aside to cool until firm, about 20 minutes.
Tip
Try maple syrup in place of honey for a slightly different taste or a vegan version.
Shape into balls
You can drop the mixture by the spoonful onto greaseproof paper; let them cool slightly, then roll into balls using the palm of your hand if you like.
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Reviews & ratings
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Tasted amazing! If you want to have higher nutritional value, skip the stove step and just mix it all up in a bowl and after dropping on wax paper, put it in the freezer! My family loved it! - 13 Jun 2013 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
My mom and I made the original no-bake cookies many times while I was growing up. I always loved them, but I haven't made them in a long, long time. When I came across this recipe, I decided to give it a try and see if they were as good as what I remember the originals to be. We loved this recipe. It's not too sweet. I used a little less than a cup of honey which was perfect for our tastes. I also added a couple tablespoons ground flaxseed meal, and I doubled the vanilla. I used natural crunchy peanut butter. The texture is softer than the original, but they set just fine. The texture is great...creamy and a little chewy from the oats. This one's a keeper for us. I think it would work great with agave or brown rice syrup, too. - 11 Mar 2013 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
I liked that these were healthier than the regular no bake cookies. I have heard so much about the health benefits of coconut oil but this was the first time that I had used it in a recipe. These were quick and easy to make! Thanks for sharing your recipe. - 08 Feb 2013 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)