What I like about these is they satisfy my sweet tooth and they take no time at all to make. So if you are busy and don't have a lot of time these are for you. Plus you can modify the recipe as you like. I was missing some ingredients from this list so I improvised! I was missing - chia seeds (I used flax seeds instead), I also didn't have ground flax seed (I used graham cracker crumbs instead not nearly as healthy but it cleared out my last box in my pantry) and I didn't toast my coconut. The kids loved making these with me, too!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)
- 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
- 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
*Not my photo but mine looked just like this, really they did!!
DIRECTIONS:
- Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1" in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Makes about 20-25 balls.
These aren't school friendly but I did make a school-safe version with WOWBUTTER. I would use another table spoon or two, I find the WOWBUTTER drier than Peanut butter but they taste great!. We also added raisins. I didn't add any coconut either but added a bit more oats and flax seed. The kids love bringing these to school! Plus they love telling everyone that they made them too!
