Description
Packed with nostalgic monster cookie flavors, these energy balls deliver a delightful punch of sweetness and nutrition. Wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and colorful chocolate candies combine to create a perfect grab-and-go snack you’ll crave throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Nuts:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) mini M&Ms
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly whisking peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate rolled oats, protein powder, and sea salt into the liquid mixture, stirring meticulously to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed and fully integrated.
- If the mixture appears too crumbly or lacks moisture, gradually introduce small amounts of water, mixing carefully to achieve a cohesive texture that holds together easily.
- Gently fold mini chocolate chips and colorful M&M’s throughout the mixture, ensuring an even distribution of these delightful sweet morsels.
- Using clean hands, delicately shape the mixture into compact, bite-sized spheres, each approximately the size of a tablespoon, applying gentle, consistent pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- For an enhanced flavor profile, sprinkle a delicate pinch of flaky sea salt atop each energy ball, creating a subtle salty-sweet contrast.
- Transfer the prepared energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate, maintaining freshness for up to two weeks and allowing flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Customize protein powder choice based on dietary needs, selecting plant-based or whey options to match personal nutrition goals.
- Swap traditional peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for alternative nut-free versions that accommodate allergies.
- Control sweetness by adjusting honey quantity or replacing with sugar-free maple syrup for lower-carb alternatives.
- Enhance texture and nutritional value by incorporating ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra omega-3 and fiber boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg