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Energy D’Lite Balls

What’s the inspiration behind these Energy D’Lite Balls? During my college career, I spent my summers working at a delightful drive in restaurant called Northern D’Lites in Lakewood, WI. I was hired as a cook, but was trained as an ice cream artist as well. I loved that little place and actually learned a thing or two about food there! 

Did I finally make the connection that “malted milk balls” that I loved had malt powder in them and that I subsequently LOVED malts? Heck yes I did. And so my obsession started. We made this sundae called a Dusty Road: vanilla soft serve, hot fudge, dusted with malt powder and topped with a cherry. It was DIVINE.

I also loved that the nuts we used to top our sundaes were salted. I mean, salty and sweet?! So dang good, right? 

So I set out to make an energy ball that combined those ideas. Pecans and a pinch of salt for the savory aspect. Cocoa powder and malt powder for the Dusty Road sundae. What I know is the Mr quite literally ate the ENTIRE batch in just a few days. I don’t know if anyone else got a single one. I quote, “What can I say? They are addicting!” 

I hope you enjoy them as much as my family did! They would make a great after school snack, post workout fuel, or mid afternoon treat between meals! And hey, if you are looking for another energy ball recipe, I’ve got you covered!

Your Ingredients 

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons malt powder
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup 
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup chocolate chips 
  • ½ cup pecans 

A gathering of ingredients.

Flaxseed, oatmeal, malt powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, coconut oil, pecans, maple syrup, and chocolate chips.

Also, can we just admire my measuring cups and spoons? They were a gift from the Mr and are personalized for my blog! How sweet!

Your Steps to Energy D’Lite Balls

In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, malt powder, flaxseed, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, chocolate chips, and pecans. Mix well, until all the dry ingredients are incorporated into the wet. 

From here, use a rounded tablespoon to scoop mixture and form into a ball. Place on a baking sheet. Chill for 1-2 hours before moving to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.

Dry ingredients and a pinch of salt!
Mix it up!
Portion it out!
Chill them up!

Energy D’Lite Balls

The flavors of a favorite ice cream sundae come together in these Energy D'Lite Balls with chocolate, peanut butter, pecans, and malt powder!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons malt powder
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup pecans

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, malt powder, flaxseed, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, chocolate chips, and pecans.
  • Mix well, until all the dry ingredients are incorporated into the wet.
  • Use a rounded tablespoon to scoop mixture and form into a ball. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Chill for 1-2 hours before moving to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.
Keyword after school snacks, chocolate, energy balls, no bake, no bake snacks, oatmeal, snacks
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Quick Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

I am an avid runner and overall fitness nut. As such, I am always looking for healthy ways to fuel my body quickly and easily. I also enjoy snacking….a lot. My sister and I were just talking about how there has to be a snack break between breakfast and lunch. We can’t make it otherwise–and these quick peanut butter oat energy balls are perfect for that!

When I am cooking and meal prepping, I can tell I have a winning clean eating recipe when my husband approves. With this recipe, he has been known to say, “You know what we are almost out of…thos yummy energy balls. You need to make more!”

Guys, that’s a big deal. He is generally the biggest critic of my “overly-healthy” recipes so when he said that, you can bet I got into the kitchen and made another batch! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! (This version is inspired by Rachel from Clean Food Crush, but has been modified by me to meet our needs at home)

Here are your ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour ( It smells so delightful!)
  • 2 cups ground old-fashioned oatmeal (see details in the recipe)
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup (honey would work too!)
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 t kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (I LOVE the flavor this brings in)

Your Steps to Quick Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

First, grind the oats to make a sort of oatmeal flour. To do this, place the old fashioned oats and coconut flour into a food processor and pulse them until you have a very coarse flour like texture.

Then, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix them with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Form them into 1-2 inch balls (whatever suits your family. We like 1 inch energy balls around here so I used a tablespoon to measure out the the dough.). Place on a cookie sheet. Place the cookie in the fridge for approximately an hour to harden. Remove from the pan, place in an airtight container, and store them back in the fridge.

These are great to make a few batches up and store for later. Perhaps whip up a few batches and put them in the freezer for a grab and go snack that can thaw over a few hours. (I’m thinking they would be great packed in a lunch and used for that sweet treat at the end to finish up your meal. As for me, I like to pack a few for my morning and afternoon snacks at work (See, I love all the snacks. My husband calls me a squirrel because I always have some food on hand…). As for my kids, they eat them like an after dinner treat, so I think I am winning. I hope you enjoy! –Jess

Hit those oats and flour in the food processor.
Add honey
…peanut butter
…chocolate chips with a little salt and vanilla.
and some melted coconut oil.
Mix, mix, mix.
Form into balls using a tablespoon.
All done!

Tool of the Trade

Honestly, there is only one thing you really need for this recipe. A large food processor. Maybe you’re like me and think you don’t need it (Who needs ANOTHER kitchen gadget?!) But this guy gets a lot of use at our home and is perfect for fun sweet recipes like this one, but also is great in this cranberry jalapeño dip. I can’t recommend it enough, even if you do have to find a spot for it 😉

Quick Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

After school or between meals, we all can use a snack to satisfy our hunger cravings. These quick peanut butter oat energy balls fit the ticket! Bite size, easy to make, and tasty on all levels!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 19 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 cups ground old-fashioned oatmeal see details in the recipe
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup honey would work too!
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 t kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions
 

  • First, grind the oats to make a sort of oatmeal flour. To do this, place the old fashioned oats into a food processor and pulse them until you have a very coarse flour like texture.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix them with a wooden spoon until well mixed.
  • Form them into 1 inch balls using a tablespoon to measure.
  • Place on a cookie sheet and then chill in the fridge for approximately an hour to harden.
  • Remove from the pan, place in an airtight container, and store them back in the fridge
Keyword chocolate and peanut butter, energy balls, oatmeal, peanut butter
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Aren’t they pretty, all in a row? Albeit it crooked?

As an avid runner and overall fitness nut, I am always looking for healthy ways to fuel my body quickly and easily. I also enjoy snacking….a lot. My sister and I were just talking about how there has to be a snack break between breakfast and lunch. We can’t make it otherwise–and these are perfect for that!

When I am cooking and meal prepping, I can tell I have a winning clean eating recipe when my husband approves; With this recipe, he has been known to say, “You know what we are almost out of? Your yummy energy balls. You need to make more!” Guys, that’s a big deal. He is generally the biggest critic of my “overly-healthy” recipes so when he said that, you can bet I got into the kitchen and made another batch! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! (The original recipe came from Rachel from Clean Food Crush, but has been modified by me to meet our needs at home)

Here are your ingredients

  • 2 cups ground old-fashioned oatmeal (see details in the recipe)
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour ( It smells so delightful!)
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup (honey would work too!)
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 t kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted (I accidentally forgot this once, and we didn’t even notice, so if you don’t have it, it won’t make or break the recipe)
  • 1/3 semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (I LOVE the flavor this brings in)

First, grind the oats to make a sort of oatmeal flour. To do this, place the old fashioned oats into a food processor and pulse them until you have a very coarse flour like texture. I like to be able to cook with what I have on hand so rather than buy oat flour, I did this and it worked great.

Then, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix them with a wooden spoon (or by hand!) until well mixed. Form them into 1-2 inch balls (whatever suits your family. We like 1 inch energy balls around here.). Place on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Place the cookie in the fridge for approximately an hour to harden. Remove from the pan, place in an airtight container, and store them back in the fridge. I have read that you can freeze these for up to 3 months as well so if you are a food prep kind of person, I would whip up a few batches and put them in the freezer for a grab and go snack that can thaw over a few hours. (I’m thinking they would be great packed in a lunch and used for that sweet treat at the end to finish up your meal. As for me, I like to pack a few for my morning and afternoon snacks at work (See, I love all the snacks. My husband calls me a squirrel because I always have some food on hand…). As for my kids, they eat them like an after dinner treat, so I think I am winning. I hope you enjoy! –Jess

  • All the ingredients
  • Mix, mix, mix it up!
  • Finished product! Pop one in and enjoy!

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