Chocolate chip energy balls
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes
Serving Size:
2 balls (46 g)
Dessert
A quick snack recipe that involves no baking and a good combination of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy up.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 mL) whole grain quick oats
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- ½ cup (125 mL) natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, blend the oats until oat flour forms and set aside.
- Combine olive oil, peanut butter and vanilla in a medium sized bowl. Add processed oats, protein powder and chocolate chips; mix to form uniform dough.
- Form the dough into small energy balls, about 1 Tbsp (15 ml) each; makes 18 balls.
Tips
- Cooking know-how: These energy balls freeze well, make a batch and store any extras in the freezer to enjoy later.
- Nutrition know-how: Pair these energy balls with a serving of high fibre fruit for a nutrient dense, high fibre snack that will sustain you between meals.
| Amount | % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories 220 | |||
| Fat 12 g | 16 % | ||
| Saturated Fat 2 g + Trans Fat 0 g | 10 % | ||
| Cholesterol 0 mg | |||
| Sodium 25 mg | 1 % | ||
| Carbohydrate 22 g | |||
| Fibre 4 g | 14 % | ||
| Sugars 6 g | 6 % | ||
| Protein 8 g | |||
