Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Β½ cup creamy peanut butter
- β cup honey
- ΒΌ cup mini chocolate chips
- ΒΌ cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, peanuts, or cashews)
- ΒΌ cup dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ΒΌ cup mini M&M’s (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Add M&M’s: Stir in the mini M&M’s until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form the Balls: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Once all the mixture has been rolled into balls, transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Once chilled, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container for storage. Keep them refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Customize Your Treats: Feel free to use your favorite variety of mini M&M’s or other candy-coated chocolates for a personalized touch.
- Extra Color: Reserve a few mini M&M’s to press into the tops of the energy balls before chilling for an extra pop of color.
- Storage: Store the energy balls in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for longer storage.
These No-Bake Monster Energy Balls are a delightful and energizing snack that everyone will enjoy. Get ready to take a bite and power through your day! ππ