Peanut Butter Protein Balls (gluten-free, vegan, whole grain, dairy-free)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

natural peanut butter (the kind with just peanuts and salt)

1/4 cup

honey or 1/4 cup brown rice syrup for a vegan version

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

rolled oats (use gluten-free oats, if needed)

1/2 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut

salt

1/3 cup

mini chocolate chips (use vegan chocolate chips, if needed)

2 tsp

water or additional vanilla extract