These Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Balls make a great after-school (or after-work!)
They also freeze beautifully!
On any given day I have a pack of wild children roaming the halls of my home.
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These chocolate chip peanut butter treats take only minutes to throw together.
I use old fashioned oats pulsed in the food processor as the foundation.
It gives the balls a nice texture without being too chewy.
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Next, I combine honey, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
Have a Peanut Allergy?
Do you have peanut allergies in your house?
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Substitute the peanut butter in this recipe withseed butteror another nut butter.
Variations are the name of the game with these creamy, sweet treats.
And they’re easy enough that you’re free to get your kids involved in making them!
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This step, however, is optional.
Some pieces should look small like sand; others should remain almost whole.
This is what you want.
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In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
Add oats and chocolate chips to the peanut butter and stir well with a wooden spoon to combine.
The mixture will be thick and pliable like playdough.
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Pulse until the mixture looks like sandy gravel.
You want a very fine powder with almond bits that are smaller than the mini chocolate chips.
Scoop out about 1 teaspoon of dough and roll it into a ball between the palms of your hands.
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When finished shaping, roll the balls in the almond mixture to coat.
Once all the balls have been coated, go back and roll them all once more.
The first coating is often absorbed into the ball.
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The second coating will adhere, but not absorb, which makes it easier to eat the energy balls.
Store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
To freeze, place them in a single later on a platter or baking sheet until solid.
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Transfer to a zip-top bag for up to 3 months.
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