Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls

These no-bake “buckeye” candies will be the stand-out favorite on your Christmas cookie platter this year!

Totally simple and more healthy than most cookies and holiday treats, this recipe for chocolate-covered peanut butter balls will be the go-to for all of your holiday parties!

- oats - peanut butter - honey - flaxseed - chocolate chips

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.

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Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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

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Coat each ball with chocolate.

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Coconut oil helps the chocolate to flow and coat the peanut butter balls more easily.

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