Peanut Butter Energy Balls
A nutritious and easy-to-make snack using expired peanut butter that is still safe to consume.
15
Prep Time (min)
0
Cook Time (min)
15
Total Time (min)
20
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired peanut butter (still safe to consume)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reductionsnacks
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine the expired peanut butter, oats, honey, chocolate chips, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract.
2
Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
4
Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up.
6
Store the peanut butter energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.