Yields 16- 18 balls
1 c. natural peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
2 T. honey or agave nectar
1 c. rolled oats
2 T. ground flaxseed or wheat germ
2 T. sweetened flaked coconut
Optional for coating: cocoa powder, wheat germ, powdered sugar, chopped peanuts, cinnamon sugar
1. Heat peanut butter and honey in microwave until easy to mix, about 15- 20 seconds. Stir until blended.
2. In a separate bowl, mix oats, flaxseed and coconut until combined.
3. Add peanut butter mixture to oat mixture and stir until incorporated (Mixture may seem a little dry at first... just keep mixing)
4. Form a rounded tablespoonful of the combined mixture into a ball and place on a plate. Repeat until all mixture is used.
5. Optional: roll each ball in whatever coating suits your preference: cocoa powder, powdered sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon sugar, chopped peanuts, etc.
6. Chill the plate of balls in the refrigerator to set for at least an hour or overnight.
