Description
These Decadent Chocolate Snack Balls are a quick and delicious no-bake treat perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and cocoa powder, these snack balls are easy to prepare and pack a nutritious punch. Ideal for a healthy snack or an energy boost throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, cocoa powder, and optional chia seeds until the mixture is well combined and uniform in texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape Balls: Using your hands, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into one-inch sized balls to create snackable portions.
- Chill for Firmness: Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold their shape.
- Serve: Once firm, serve the snack balls chilled or at room temperature for a delightful treat.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter.
- Adding chia or flaxseeds boosts fiber and omega-3 content.
- Store snack balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Roll the balls in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.
