Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
  • ½ cup Ground Flaxseed (or Chia Seeds)
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • ½ cup Mini Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • ½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, shredded coconut (if using), and salt.
  2. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the dry mix.
  3. Warm wet ingredients: In a small microwave-safe bowl, briefly warm the peanut butter and honey/maple syrup together for about 20–30 seconds until they are easily stirrable. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix wet into dry: Pour the slightly warmed wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold and press everything together until a thick, uniform dough forms.
  5. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes. This is essential for firming up the mixture before rolling.
  6. Roll: Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the mixture. Roll firmly between your palms into smooth, uniform balls (about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter).
  7. Final Set: Place the finished balls on parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to fully set before storing.