When I was growing up, mint and chocolate always felt a little fancy in our kitchen. My mom would stir melted chocolate on the stovetop while I crushed peppermint candies nearby, the whole room smelling cool and sweet at the same time. This takes me right back to those evenings when we wanted something special without much effort. No oven, just a bowl, a spoon, and that refreshing minty aroma. My mom always said chocolate and mint wake up your taste buds. Trust me on this, these Mint Chocolate Chip Energy Balls do exactly that.
No-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheets
- Measuring tools
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1–2 drops natural green food coloring
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the nut butter and honey until smooth and pourable (30–45 seconds in microwave or 2–3 minutes on low heat). Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined. If using, stir in food coloring.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and flaxseed.
- Pour the warm chocolate mint mixture over the oats.
- Stir thoroughly until evenly coated and sticky. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
- Let cool 3–5 minutes, then fold in mini chocolate chips to prevent melting.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm and set.
Notes
- Too crumbly? Add 1 teaspoon honey at a time.
- Too sticky? Add extra oats or refrigerate mixture before shaping.
- Mint too strong? Start with ¼ teaspoon peppermint and adjust carefully, peppermint extract is potent.
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CONCLUSION
Between you and me, these Mint Chocolate Chip Energy Balls taste like the cool, sweet treats my mom and I used to make when we wanted something refreshing but simple. I still love that moment when the peppermint hits first, followed by rich chocolate and chewy oats. My mom always believed a little mint could brighten any dessert, and I have to agree. Just mix, roll, and let them set, that’s all it takes. Once you try them, you’ll keep a batch in the fridge for whenever that chocolate-mint craving shows up.