Salted Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Energy balls are one of my all-time favourite snacks as they are SO easy to make and they keep so well. These ones aren’t too sweet but feel like a nice treat with the addition of chocolate chips. They are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and are a good source of fiber and omega-3 fats. This recipe makes a great base and some of the ingredients can easily be substituted from here. You can add/swap out things like chia seeds, hemp seeds, chopped pecans, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, cinnamon, Maca, cacao or cocoa powder, etc! Here’s what you’ll need…

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup ground into a flour

• 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew work best)

• 1/3 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Cuisine Camino brand)

• 2 tbsp freshly ground flax seeds

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• Pinch of salt (around 1/8th of a tsp)

• Small amounts of water as needed to form into balls

Directions:

• Start by blending 1/2 the oats into a flour (can do this in your blender, food processor, or coffee grinder) - I find this makes the energy balls stick together more easily. Although you can omit this step if you want a more grainy texture

• Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir together, then use your hands to form into 1-inch balls

• If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tbsp of water at a time to get a stickier consistency

• Once they are all rolled, they can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Tip: If you want to ensure these are gluten-free, look for certified gluten-free oats (Bob’s Redmill is a good option). Oats themselves actually don’t contain any gluten, but are often processed in facilities that also process wheat products, so getting gluten-free certified oats ensures there is not any cross-contamination.

Hope you enjoy these!

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