Desserts

Chocolate Energy Balls

Jessi Andricks
January 20, 2017
10

Energy Balls are the perfect little bite-sized snack to have on hand whenever you need a filling, indulgent snack. They are loaded with healthy nutrients that will energize and fuel you, as well as delicious chocolate, cinnamon and natural sweeteners. They are a blend of healthy fats, whole grains and protein, for a balanced snack. There are endless possibilities on how to make them, since you can add pretty much any ingredients. Plus, they are fun to roll in powder for a bit of extra flavor.

1 cup quick oats or oat flour
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cacao or cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/4 cup chocolate chips
*optional 1/4 cup hemp protein
For topping:
1/4 cup each: Matcha Powder, Hemp Protein, Coconut Shreds and/or Cacao Powder
Add dry ingredients to a bowl and mix together. Add in wet ingredients and combine. Scoop into 1 inch balls. Roll in your choice of powder or coconut shreds. Place on cookie sheet and freeze for at least...
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Nutritions

Calories
1451

Sodium
148mg
6% DV

Fat
90g
139% DV

Protein
40g
80% DV

Carbs
156g
53% DV

Fiber
59g
237% DV
Snack Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan American Refrigerated High-Fiber Vegetarian