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Almond Joy Energy Balls Recipe

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These Almond Joy Energy Balls are a quick, no-bake treat combining creamy almond butter, oats, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips for a delicious and nutritious snack. Perfect for energy boosts, they come together in minutes and chill in the fridge, making an easy and healthy option to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Energy Ball Mixture

  • 6 tablespoons creamy almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons softened coconut oil
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the almond butter, honey, softened coconut oil, oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped almonds. Stir thoroughly until the oats are evenly coated with the liquid mixture.
  2. Chill Mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. This chilling step helps reduce the stickiness of the mixture, making it easier to handle when rolling into balls.
  3. Roll into Balls: Using your hands, roll the chilled mixture into small balls, approximately 1 to 1.5 tablespoons in size. This recipe yields about 18 balls. For best results, squeeze the mixture firmly in your hand and carefully shape it into rounded balls. Place the formed balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
  4. Chill the Balls: Return the cookie sheet with the energy balls to the fridge for another 10 minutes to help them firm up.
  5. Melt Chocolate Chips: In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
  6. Drizzle with Chocolate: Transfer the melted chocolate into a ziplock bag and snip off a small corner to create a piping bag. Remove the energy balls from the fridge and drizzle the chocolate evenly over their tops.
  7. Set Chocolate: Place the pan back into the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate hardens and sets firmly on the balls.
  8. Serve and Store: Enjoy a couple of energy balls immediately as a nutritious snack. Store the remaining balls in a ziplock bag in the fridge, where they will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • You can omit the flax and chia seeds if preferred, though they add extra nutrition and texture.
  • Use either unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut based on your sweetness preference.
  • Adjust the size of the energy balls to your liking; smaller balls will yield more servings.
  • Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
  • If you want to keep these dairy-free, ensure the chocolate chips you use do not contain dairy.

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