Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Energy Ball Recipe: 9 Reasons Why You Must Make This No-Bake Energy Balls Recipe ASAP Snacks Vegan Gluten-free

This easy chocolate chip energy ball recipe is healthy and chocolatey – and you don’t need to bake it! And there’s more! They check off everything on my list:

1. No bake.
2. One bowl.
3. Few ingredients.
4. Quick and easy to make: done in just 5 minutes.
5. Perfect for on-the-go: You can make them ahead of time and then grab them on your way out the door.
6. They’re packed with protein and fiber.
7. They’re gluten free, dairy free and vegan, too.
8. They're kid friendly!
9. CHOCOLATE!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings 8 to 10 

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter, slightly heated (I use natural peanut butter)
• 1/3 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (can substitute with honey, if not vegan)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 pinch salt 
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed or ground chia seeds (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth.
2. Add oats, coconut and salt. Stir until well combined.
3. Add seeds, if desired.
4. Add chocolate chips.
5. If you have time, place dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes prior to forming dough balls so the dough is easier to work with. If you don’t have time, wet hands slightly and form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. If dough isn’t sticking together, add 1/2 tablespoon water at a time until dough comes together. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready serve.

Note: Add additional chocolate chips or rolled oats evenly around the dough after rolling, if desired.

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