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As I was cleaning out my pantry, I found several jars of odds & ends ingredients. Chia seeds that I never touched, a leftover chocolate baking bar, nuts, oats. I’m a big fan of clearing out the food I have in my pantry before grocery shopping, so that’s how I thought of making these energy balls. They’re a breeze to make, healthy & delicious, and you can keep a batch in the fridge for when the snack cravings hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What can I add in?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Anything you want! This recipe is very forgiving, so you can substitute any ingredient. Almond butter for peanut butter, pecans instead of walnuts, etc. I just used what I had on hand, which is the beauty of these kitchen sink energy balls!

I like giving most of my ingredients at least a rough chop before mixing, so the texture of the energy balls is cohesive. Of course, you can customize this as you like, and skip this extra step as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kitchen Sink Energy Balls<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Prep Time<\/strong>: 10 minutes
Cook Time<\/strong>: 0 min
Total Time<\/strong>: 10 minutes
Yield<\/strong>: 12 balls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No-bake energy balls full of healthy, pantry staple ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Base Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats, roughly chopped<\/li>
  • 3\/4 cup add-in toppings (see below for flavor ideas)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1 tbsp chia seeds<\/li>
    • 1\/2 cup peanut butter<\/li>
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup *<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      Add-in Toppings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • 1\/4 cup chopped peanuts<\/li>
      • 1\/2 cup dark chocolate chips<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Trail Mix<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • 1\/4 cup chopped nuts<\/li>
        • 1\/4 cup cranberries<\/li>
        • 2 tbsp coconut flakes<\/li>
        • 2 tbsp chopped seeds (I used sunflower and pumpkin seeds)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Double Chocolate Chip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • 1\/2 cup dark chocolate chips<\/li>
          • 1 tbsp cocoa powder<\/li>
          • more cocoa powder for dusting (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Espresso Chocolate Chip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            • 1\/2 cup dark chocolate chips<\/li>
            • 2 tbsp espresso powder<\/li>
            • 1 tbsp cocoa powder<\/li>
            • more cocoa powder for dusting (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.<\/li>
              2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. If the mixture is too soft and not sticking together, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling.<\/li>
              3. These last in the fridge for up to 1 week, in an airtight container. I love them straight from the fridge!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                * or any liquid sweetener<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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