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Close-up of several chocolate chip energy bites made with oats, perfect for Low-Calorie Snacks for January.

Low-Calorie January Snack Balls

Make these simple, no-bake snack balls using oats, peanut butter, and flaxseed. They are good for a quick, low-calorie snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18 balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup natural, crunchy peanut butter
  • 3.5 tablespoons honey Original recipe called for 1/3 cup
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Air-tight container

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips.
  2. Stir to combine the mixture.
  3. Add chocolate chips to the mixture and stir again, just until combined.
  4. Use your hands to press firmly and form one-inch balls.
  5. Place the balls in an air-tight container and refrigerate as needed.

Notes

You can freeze these balls if you prefer. Place them in the air-tight container and freeze for later use.

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