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Easy Peanut-Free Energy Balls Recipe with Sunflower Butter and Dark Chocolate Chips for a Healthy Snack

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A quick and allergy-friendly snack made with sunflower butter, rolled oats, and dark chocolate chips. These energy balls are chewy, sweet, and perfect for last-minute snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (125g) sunflower butter
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup (60g) dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Pour in 1/2 cup sunflower butter, 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix gently until sticky but not overly wet.
  3. Fold in 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips carefully to avoid breaking them.
  4. Scoop out mixture with a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll between palms to form 1-inch balls. If too sticky, wet hands slightly or chill the bowl for 10 minutes before rolling.
  5. Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment or silicone mat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Warm sunflower butter slightly if thick for easier mixing. Do not skip chilling to ensure balls hold shape. Use rolled oats for best texture. Fold chocolate chips in last to avoid melting or breaking. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or syrup if firmer balls are desired.

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Keywords: peanut-free, energy balls, sunflower butter, dark chocolate chips, healthy snack, allergy-friendly, no nuts, quick snack

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