No-Bake Protein Energy Balls

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Amelia McCrory

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Amelia McCrory, Columnist

Protein balls are a simple snack which provide an abundance of energy. This recipe includes healthy ingredients like flaxseed, honey, and old-fashioned oats. Below are the steps and ingredients to help you perfect this recipe.

Ingredients (serves 20-25 protein balls):

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  3. Once chilled, form mixture into 1-inch balls.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Serve and enjoy!