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