Buckeyes Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls

These totally simple no-bake "Buckeyes" are more healthy than most cookies and candies ... but is still such a decadent treat!

It's totally simple and healthier than most cookies and holiday treats.

– quick oats – natural peanut butter – honey – flaxseed meal – vanilla – chocolate chips – coconut oil

In a medium bowl, combine quick oats, peanut butter, honey, flax, and vanilla. Stir until mixed very thoroughly.

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Using your hands, firmly press and roll into 1-inch balls. Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate.

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Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

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Coat each ball with chocolate.

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Return each peanut butter ball to the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until chocolate is set.

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