In need of an energy boost during the late-afternoon slump? These are sure to give you a quick jolt of energy and satisfy your sweet tooth in the meantime!

Ingredients

2 cups oats
½ cup mini dark chocolate chips
½ cup unsweetened coconut
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp chia seeds
¼ cup almonds, chopped
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup almond butter
2 tbsp honey

Directions

1

Mix together oats, chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and almonds. Set aside.

2

Melt coconut oil in the microwave for 45 seconds.

3

Add almond butter and honey to the coconut oil. Mix well.

4

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with your hands until everything comes together.

5

Add additional honey or almond butter if the mixture is dry and not sticking together.

6

Shape batter into 18 balls with your hands or with an ice cream scoop.

7

Chill in fridge until balls are solid and hold their shape. Enjoy!

Ingredients

 2 cups oats
 ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips
 ½ cup unsweetened coconut
 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
 2 tbsp chia seeds
 ¼ cup almonds, chopped
 ¼ cup coconut oil
 ¼ cup almond butter
 2 tbsp honey

Directions

1

Mix together oats, chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and almonds. Set aside.

2

Melt coconut oil in the microwave for 45 seconds.

3

Add almond butter and honey to the coconut oil. Mix well.

4

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with your hands until everything comes together.

5

Add additional honey or almond butter if the mixture is dry and not sticking together.

6

Shape batter into 18 balls with your hands or with an ice cream scoop.

7

Chill in fridge until balls are solid and hold their shape. Enjoy!

Almond Joy Energy Balls