Chocolate Covered Energy Balls

These no-bake Chocolate Covered Energy Balls are an easy and healthy snack that can be made in no time.

Since I started this blog at the end of December, I've been making a ton of treats. And let's be completely honest; I've been eating them too. Most contain a ton of flour and/or sugar, and as much as I love it, it could get a little excessive and I do start to feel sluggish. I decided to start making my Chocolate Covered Energy Balls again to keep on hand when the urge for some sugar kicks in.

I've been making these for years and I love them! They're so easy to make, it takes no time at all, and there's no baking involved. Most of the ingredients are found in your pantry, so no need for extra trips to the grocery store.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Energy Balls

Ingredients

• Quick Oats
• Chopped Almonds
• Creamy Peanut Butter
• Honey
• Chocolate Chips

That's it. Those are the ingredients. I talk about alternative ingredients below.

Directions

To make the Chocolate Covered Energy Balls, combine all ingredients (minus the chocolate) in a bowl and mix together until completely incorporated. Roll into equal sized balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then refrigerate. While the Energy Balls refrigerate, start melting the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Take the Energy Balls out of the refrigerator and coat each ball in chocolate (see GIF below) and then place back on parchment paper. Add some crushed almonds on top if desired, then place back in the refrigerator for 5 or 10 minutes until the chocolate is set. Enjoy!

Variations

Quick Oats

If you don't have any quick oats on hand but you do have Old Fashioned, not to worry! You can still use Old Fashioned Oats. Just make sure to use a food processor or blender and pulse the oats a couple times to crush them just a little. I've used this method many times when I only had Old Fashioned Oats on hand.

Almonds

If you don't have almonds or don't like almonds, use any other nut you like. If you don't care for nuts, leave it out of the recipe completely. I've made this without almonds a number of times and it's still delicious. I like to add almonds for a little more protein.

Creamy Peanut Butter

I've never tried this recipe with anything but peanut butter but I know a ton of people have used other nut butters like almond butter, or even seed butters. You could experiment and try it out with another butter and let me know in the comments what you did!

Honey

I like adding honey because it's mostly what I have in my pantry at all times. However, you could always use maple syrup or agave. You could even reduce the amount of honey for less sweetness.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

I use semi-sweet chocolate chips because it's what I always have in my pantry and I find it to be less expensive than bars of chocolate.

You could always make this a bit more healthier by choosing a chocolate that has zero sugars or 100% chocolate. You could even skip the chocolate entirely, or add chocolate chips in the Energy Balls (I've done this and it's still good. I just prefer the chocolate covered version).

Add-Ins to Chocolate Covered Energy Balls

You can add so many things to make this even more delicious and healthy!

• Chia Seeds
• Flaxseed
• Sunflower Seeds
• Protein Powder
• Pitted Dates
• Raisins
• Nuts
• Shredded Coconut

Flavoring Chocolate Covered Energy Balls

I find the Energy Balls to be perfect as is, but if you want a little more flavor, there are so many options for you!

• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla Extract
• Salt

I don't have measurements for any of these so you'll have to play around and see what you like best.

How To Store Chocolate Covered Energy Balls

For the Energy Balls to keep its flavor and not go bad, it's best to store them in an airtight container and leave them refrigerated for 1 to 2 weeks. You can eat them cold right out of the fridge or let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour.

These Energy Balls can also be stored in the freezer. To freeze them, line them up (separated) on a baking sheet or plate and let them freeze for about an hour, then transfer them to an airtight container and store them for 2 to 3 months. To enjoy from the freezer, make sure to thaw it out in the refrigerator, or at room temperature before eating.

Can The Recipe Be Doubled?

Yes! I've done this many times. Just double every ingredient by weight or cups and it will taste delicious. There's honestly no ticks to this recipe; just treats! 😉

The recipe can also be halved if you only want 6 Energy Balls. I've also done that and it comes out perfect every time.

How to Melt Chocolate Without a Microwave

Melting chocolate is pretty easy. I usually just melt it in the microwave at 30 second increments until it's completely melted and smooth. However, there was a time in my life when I lived in an apartment that did not have a microwave and we didn't have enough space in the kitchen to purchase one.

At the beginning of my baking journey, I lived in an apartment with my husband that was a pretty nice size. However, the kitchen was so tiny and claustrophobic and....no microwave. It taught me a lot of things about baking because I had to learn how to do a lot without a microwave. One of those things was melting chocolate.

The best way to melt chocolate without a microwave is to use the double boiler method. It may sound daunting but it's not. The idea is to fill a sauce pan with water and boil it, then add a heatproof bowl (metal or glass) on top of the sauce pan, but make sure the bowl does NOT touch the water AT ALL, otherwise you could burn the chocolate or it will seize up and become a mess.

For a better explanation, here's a Youtube video on how to melt chocolate.

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