Description
These no bake energy balls are a nutritious snack packed with oats, nut butter, and natural sweeteners, perfect for a quick pick-me-up at any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dates or raisins
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- A pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and nut butter until smooth.
- Add honey or maple syrup, chopped dates or raisins, and chocolate chips or dried fruit. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form balls.
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, spacing them apart.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow them to set.
- Once chilled, enjoy these energy balls as a nutritious snack!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different nut butters, add seasonal flavors like cinnamon or coconut, or boost the protein content with protein powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg