Chocolate-Coconut Energy Balls

I originally posted Chocolate-Coconut Energy Balls in 2014. I'm reposting now as I search my archives for some of my fun, forgotten recipes. 

I've never quite been able to master my own granola bar recipe but put a few forgiving ingredients in a bowl and mash together into balls and voila! A homemade, portable snack or, in my case, breakfast.

Most mornings, I wake up at 5:25 a.m., throw clothes on, and head to the gym for a 6 a.m. class. I barely give myself enough time to brush my teeth, let alone make breakfast, so I've been experimenting with these and a few other grab-and-go ideas.

I was inspired to come up with a new flavor after buying my first-ever bag of coconut.

It's yet another ingredient (like mushrooms and avocado) I was not fond of as a child, but now absolutely love!

Here's the step by to make Chocolate-Coconut Energy Balls, the recipe is below for easy printing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 6 tablespoon creamy almond butter
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• 6 tablespoon shredded unsweetened coconut
• ½ ounce cocoa nibs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ cup chocolate syrup

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in a bowl.

Combine well.

Form into 20 balls.

I store mine in an air-tight container and grab 2-3 before heading out the door in the morning.

Note: I originally made these with my homemade chocolate syrup, which I will need to repost as well!

📖 Recipe