Almond Joy Energy Balls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup flaked coconut
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 teaspoons flaxseed meal
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
11 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - Combine oats, coconut, cocoa powder, flaxseed, chia seeds, salt, almond butter, honey, and vanilla in a stand mixer bowl. Mix on low speed with the beater blade until well combined, scraping sides as needed.
02 - Gently stir in the chopped almonds and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Roll the mixture into small balls, using about 1 to 2 tablespoons of mixture per ball.
04 - Place the energy balls in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

# Notes:

01 - Can be mixed by hand if no stand mixer is available
02 - Add 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder for extra protein
03 - Keeps fresh in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks