No Bake Energy Balls (Printable)
Wholesome oat and nut butter bites packed with natural energy, ready in just 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
→ Mix-ins
04 - 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
06 - 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, peanut butter (or almond butter), and honey (or maple syrup) until a thick, sticky dough forms.
02 - Fold in the chocolate chips, ground flaxseed (or chia seeds), shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - If the mixture feels too sticky to handle, refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow it to firm up before shaping.
04 - Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven required, which means you can make these even on the hottest summer day without breaking a sweat.
- They disappear from the container faster than anything else in my fridge and nobody believes how simple they are.
02 -
- Natural nut butters separate, so stir yours thoroughly before measuring or your mixture will be too oily on top and too dry at the bottom.
- If your dough crumbles instead of holding together, add another tablespoon of honey or nut butter rather than more dry ingredients.
03 -
- Pulse the oats in a food processor for five seconds before mixing if you prefer a denser, more uniform texture that holds together effortlessly.
- A tiny dash of cinnamon or cardamom in the mix elevates these from snack to something people will genuinely crave.