Yummy Vegan Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats (raw)
• 2/3 cup toasted , sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup ground golden flaxseed meal
• 6 Tbsp chocolate chips (or cacao chips)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
3. Transfer mixture to refrigerator or freezer and chill until mixture has firmed up a bit, about 30 minutes.
4. Remove from refrigerator and shape into 1-inch balls.
5. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

• Unsweetened coconut can be used instead of sweetened, if desired. Just make sure to buy shredded coconut and not coconut flakes.

Recipe Source: adapted from Smashed Peas and Carrots