Peanut Butter Energy Balls - So EASY and Delicious!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and sugar, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: carob chips

Dark chocolate offers antioxidants, while carob is caffeine-free.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: sliced almonds

💰Cheaper: oats

Sliced almonds add crunch without the calories of coconut.

Measure out 10-12 mejdool dates and remove the pits.

If dates are dry, sprinkle with water and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.

In a food processor, add 1 cup of rolled oats.

Add around 1/2 cup of ground flaxseed to the oats.

Add the softened dates to the food processor and process in short bursts until combined.

Add around 1/2 cup of coconut flakes to the mixture.

Add 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of peanut butter and 1/2 cup of cashew butter to the mixture.

If not using protein powder, consider adding a pinch of salt for flavor.

Check the texture; if too dry, add a little maple syrup and water to achieve desired consistency.

Add chocolate chips and pulse a few times to combine.

Optionally, add a few drops of coconut extract using a toothpick to control the amount.

Use a cookie dough scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into balls between your hands.

Roll the mixture into approximately 20 energy balls, adjusting size as desired.

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