• Before you start, if your peanut butter is not creamy (maybe you opened the jar a while back), then pour it into a microwave-safe bowl with sweetener. Microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Stir and then use in the recipe.
• In a large mixing bowl, add all the base ingredients: old-fashioned oats, fresh runny peanut butter, and sweetener. Or, if you are making any of the 3 recommended flavors, also add in the suggested ingredients.
• Use a spatula to combine all the ingredients until it is sticky and forms a dough. If too dry, add 1 or 2 more tablespoons of maple syrup.
• Optional: refrigerate the oatmeal balls mixture for 20 minutes to set the dough. It will make it easier to roll into energy bites.
• Remove the mixture from the fridge. slightly oil your hands with coconut oil before shaping each energy ball to prevent the batter from sticking to your hands. Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll within your hands to shape energy balls.
• Place each oatmeal ball onto a plate covered with parchment paper.

Storage

• Keep rolling until you form about 10-12 energy balls. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
• The oatmeal balls can be frozen in an airtight container. Remove from the freezer 3 hours before serving, and thaw them at room temperature until soft.