Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
• 0.33 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Steps

1. Pour the peanut butter into a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined and creamy.
2. Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, and vegan dark chocolate chips to the bowl.
3. Pour in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
4. Mix all ingredients together with a sturdy spoon or your hands until the mixture is thoroughly combined and holds together when pressed.
5. Sprinkle the sea salt over the mixture and stir to distribute evenly.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 18 equal balls and place them on the parchment paper, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
8. Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to set and firm up.
9. Transfer the chilled energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 1 month.