No-Bake Energy Balls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, peanuts, or cashews)
06 - 1/4 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
07 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Pinch of salt
11 - 1/4 cup mini M&M's (or more to taste)

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
02 - Gently fold in the mini M&M's, stirring until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Once all the mixture has been formed into balls, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
05 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy chilled for the best texture and taste.