Easy, no-bake energy boost! Whether you’re hitting the road or parked up at a scenic spot, these Choc-Peanut Power Balls are the perfect travel snack. Packed with oats, peanut butter, and dark chocolate.
Makes 24
Ingredients
- 100 g (1 cup) rolled oats
- 60 g (2/3 cup) desiccated or shredded coconut, plus extra
- 90 g (1 cup) for coating
- 125 g (1/2 cup) smooth peanut butter
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup (or honey)
- 60 g (1/2 cup) flaxseed meal (or LSA)
- 90 g (1/2 cup) chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao) or choc chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Place all the ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on medium speed for a minute or so until well combined and a sticky crumbly dough forms. Alternatively, place in a large bowl and combine well with a wooden spoon. Place the extra coconut in a shallow bowl. Scoop out tablespoon measures of the dough and shape into balls, then roll in the coconut to coat. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to seven days.
Recipe from Cook Ahead by Justine Schofield, published by Plum. RRP: $44.99, photography by Rob Palmer.
