Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These little American balls are the perfect snack. They are healthy, filled with protein, and even kids love them.

Makes about: 24 balls

Takes about: 40 minutes

Difficulty: 1 out of 5

Ingredients:

1 cup oatmeal - old-fashioned oats

2/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup flax seed

1/3 cup agave nectar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

- Step 1 - Mix it All Together

Mix the 1 cup old fashioned oats, 2/3 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup of flax seed, 1/3 cup of agave nectar, 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

- Step 2 - Refrigerate

Refrigerate the mix for 30 minutes to let it stiffen up.

- Step 3 - Make Balls

Roll about 1 tablespoon to 2 tablespoons worth of mix into a ball about 1 inch in diameter.

- Step 4 - Enjoy These Delicious Little Balls

This recipe was found on "Gimme Some Oven." There is not much that can be changed about this recipe, but I used un-toasted coconut because I like a milder taste of coconut.