Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 0.33 cup raw honey
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, protein powder, ground flaxseeds, and cinnamon until the powder is evenly distributed.
  2. Melt the coconut oil. Gently warm 1 tbsp coconut oil until liquid. It should look clear and runny.
  3. Combine the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract and melted coconut oil in a separate small bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry oats. Use your spatula to fold them together until no dry pockets remain.
  5. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. They should be scattered evenly throughout the dark, tacky dough.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate and the starches to soften.
  7. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll between your palms into smooth spheres.
  8. Place the rolled balls on parchment paper and refrigerate for another 10 minutes.