ENERGY BALLIN’
Energy balls have become a hot snack item over the past few years. They are super easy to prepare, and a sweet and satisfying snack every time. These are gluten-free and perfect pre or post-workout. Warning: energy ballin' can be addicting.
Ingredients
- 1 15- ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups brown rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place chickpeas, peanut butter and honey in the food processor and blend for about 2 minutes, until mixture is smooth. Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown rice flour and salt and pulse until well-combined.
- Lastly, add in chocolate chips and pulse until combined.
- Using a one-tablespoon rounded coffee scoop (or any tablespoon measure will do), scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll between your (previously well-cleaned) palms to form a ball.
- Place on parchment paper.
- Repeat until all of the dough has been formed into individual balls.
- Place in refrigerator for up to a week, or in freezer for up to two weeks.
Notes
1–2 make a satisfying serving for a snack.
Makes approximately 20–24 tablespoon-size balls.
Makes approximately 20–24 tablespoon-size balls.