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A bowl of nut butter energy balls

Double Chocolate Almond Butter Energy Balls

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5 from 4 reviews

When you want a sweet and healthy treat that will satisfy your cravings, try these Double Chocolate Almond Butter Energy Balls. These no-bake cookies are vegan and gluten-free, and take less than 30 minutes to make!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 rolled oats (use gluten-free, if necessary)
  • 1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (use vegan chocolate chips for dairy-free and vegan diets)

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, oats, coconut, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and chocolate chips.
  3. Use a spatula to mix the ingredients well.
  4. Then, use your hands to roll the mixture into about 12 balls, each about 1 1/2-inches in diameter.
  5. Lay each cookie ball onto the baking sheet or plate, and then refrigerate the balls for about 15 minutes to help them stick together.

Notes

  1. Serve chilled.
  2. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to two months.
  3. You can substitute any nut or seed butter for the almond butter.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 179
  • Sugar: 7.4 g
  • Sodium: 2.7 mg
  • Fat: 12.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat:
  • Carbohydrates: 13.6 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg