Blend one cup of oats in a coffee grinder or small blender. Add them to a medium-sized bowl.

In the same blender, add the pecans & flaxseed then blend into a fine flour. Add the mixture to your bowl. If using ground flaxseed, you won't need to blend them.

Add the protein powder, remaining whole oats, sea salt, & maca powder if using. Lightly mix everything together.

Pour in the almond milk & honey then mix together until everything is well combined. Try shaping a piece into a ball. If you feel it's not holding together well, add an additional 1 Tbsp of liquid at a time until it comes together. *NOTE  - too much will make it mushy, if this happens, you can add more whole oats until the texture is right.

Fold in your chocolate chips then shape into your preferred size. Store in a sealed container in the fridge & enjoy!