Description

Energy balls are a quick, customizable, and nutritious snack packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein. They are perfect for pre-workout fuel or a midday pick-me-up.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup nut or seed butter (almond, cashew, peanut, sunflower, tahini, or coconut butter)

1/4 cup liquid sweetener (maple syrup, honey, agave, or brown rice syrup)

1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)

A pinch of salt

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)

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Instructions

If your nut butter is firm, gently warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop until it’s easy to stir.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, and salt. If you’re adding chocolate chips, mix them in now if you’re not warming the nut butter.
Stir in the nut butter and liquid sweetener. Mix well until everything is evenly coated and combined.
Let the mixture cool if it’s warm before adding the chocolate chips to prevent them from melting.
Using a mini cookie scoop or spoon, take small amounts of the dough and roll them into balls or cookie shapes with your hands.

Notes

This recipe makes about 12-15 energy balls depending on the size.
Storage: Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerated for up to two weeks. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Adjust the consistency by adding more nut butter or sweetener if the dough is too dry.
For a gluten-free version, substitute oats with quinoa flakes or brown rice flakes.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg