Description
These no-bake energy balls are a quick and healthy snack packed with oats, nut butter, and seeds, offering a delicious and nutritious boost whenever you need it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: shredded coconut, dried fruit, nuts, or seeds
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by measuring them into separate bowls for easy access.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, ground flaxseed (or chia seeds), and salt. Add any dry powders like protein or cocoa if desired.
- Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any additional mix-ins like dried fruits or seeds.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch bite-sized balls. Place them on a lined tray or plate.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Replace nut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini for allergy-friendly variations.
- Sweeteners like agave syrup or stevia can be used in place of honey or maple syrup.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, healthy snacks, no-bake snacks, oats, nut butter snacks, on-the-go snack, protein bites