Originally called "Peanut Butter Energy Balls", but in deference to the greatest SNL skit of all time, I changed the name.
I don't know where or when I got this recipe, but I've played with it for months (years?) These balls are delicious and packed with protein *See Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup ground flax seed
2 tablespoons honey
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl . Place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes so they are easier to roll.
Roll into balls. This recipe makes 24 balls or 8 bars
Cooks Notes:
- I double the recipe and keep them in the fridge. Also, I prefer the chipped 85% dark chocolate instead of chocolate chips.
- Bump up the protein! Add a scoop of chocolate protein powder and a scoop of water, then roll the sticky balls in chocolate protein powder to coat (maybe mixed with a little instant coffee!).
- Not sweet enough? Add a bit of your sweetener of choice.
- Don't like peanuts? Substitute almond butter!
