April 17, 2017

Coconut Peanut Butter Power Balls

No-Bake Energy Bites

Coconut Peanut Butter Power Balls

1/4 cup coconut oil

3/4 cup peanut butter

1 cup quick oats

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons wheat germ

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup real maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

1 cup shredded coconut (or flakes), divided

 

In large bowl, mix until well combined: coconut oil, peanut butter, quick oats, honey, wheat germ, ground flaxseed, vanilla, maple syrup, salt, chocolate chips, and 3/4 cup coconut flakes until well combined. Scoop by heaping tablespoons (about 1 ounce each). Press tightly together and shape into balls. Roll in remaining coconut, pressing as needed to make it stick. Makes 22.

-Recipe from the Blue Ribbon Group