Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats*
  • 3/4 cup quick oats*
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp creamy unsalted + unsweetened peanut butter*
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Optional Drizzle: 1/2 cup chocolate chips + 2 tsp coconut oil

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients aside from the chocolate chips.
  • Mix with a rubber spatula until well combined. Because of the nature of peanut butter, it can take a few minutes to really get it well mixed up, but if you need to use your (clean) hands, don't hesitate! If the dough seems too dry, add in a bit more maple syrup or even a splash of milk or extra peanut butter to soften it a bit. On the other hand, if the mixture is too wet, add in a bit of extra oats. 
  • Add in the chocolate chips and mix together until combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop or a regular spoon and roll into balls with about 1 1/2 tbsp of "dough." Use your hands to kind of smoosh the ingredients together and then roll into a ball in the palm of your hand. 
  • If you want to use the chocolate drizzle, combine the coconut oil and chocolate chips in a small bowl or pot, put that pot in a slightly larger pot with about 1 inch of water in the larger pot (a make shift double boiler). Turn the heat onto medium/low and stir occasionally until the chocolate melts.
  • Use a spoon to drizzle over the balls. Sprinkle with salt flakes if desired and enjoy!