Nothing about these bites of goodness are new or different. Recipes like this have been around for years, this is just the first time I've made them. Therefore, they are shareable.
I am not a great baker - something always goes wrong - so I love to find treats that don't require the oven. When assembling these, the first four to five of them rolled together without any issue. After that, it started to become more difficult because my hands were getting sticky and they fell apart easily. Be prepared to rinse your hands a few times for an easier attempt.
This is a great one-two punch of nutrition. The ingredients allow for a packed bite of nutrient powerhouses found in flax and chia such as protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants and omega-3s. These are great for snacking, a quick breakfast to start the day, or has the right amount of sweet to curb dessert cravings at night.
Ingredients:
Yields 14-16 balls
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup flaxseed
- 2 tbsp. chia seed
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup of organic peanut butter, melted + slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. of honey
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup ground peanuts or almonds (to roll the balls in)
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients, mix together, then set aside.
In a measuring cup, spoon in the peanut butter and then microwave for 30 seconds. This will make the PB slightly melty, like silk. Add the honey and vanilla to the measuring cup, stirring together to combine.
Once cooled, pour the PB mixture over the oats. Using a spatula, combine all ingredients. Then, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Using your hands, role the mix into golf ball-sized bites. I rolled all the balls first, then went back and rolled them in the ground almonds for a final touch. Place them in the fridge to set for at least 15 minutes, then feel free to dig in.
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