Heart-Healthy Nutty Chocolate Energy Balls
Indulge your sweet tooth while staying on track with your health goals with these *Heart-Healthy Nutty Chocolate Energy Balls*! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed, these no-bake treats are a powerhouse of fiber, omega-3s, and plant-based protein. Sweetened naturally with honey and featuring the rich flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips, they offer a guilt-free chocolate fix. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, these energy balls are perfect for busy lifestyles, whether you're fueling up before a workout or need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Plus, they store beautifully in the fridge or freezer, making them an easy, make-ahead snack you'll keep coming back to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Natural peanut butter
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse the almonds and walnuts until they are finely chopped but not too powdery.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts, rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
In a microwave-safe bowl, gently heat the peanut butter and honey together in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to make them easier to mix.
Add the warmed peanut butter and honey mixture, along with the vanilla extract, to the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Using your hands, scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a ball. Place the ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Repeat the process until all the mixture has been used, making approximately 20 energy balls.
Place the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.9 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 513 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.8 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1974 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
