4.8 from 27 votes
Almond Joy Energy Balls
Chocolate, coconut, and almond come together to create a delicious and nutritious bite-sized snack! If you love Almond Joy candy bars, you will love these healthy little energy bites!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 166 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the oats, coconut, cocoa powder, flaxseed, chia seeds, salt, almond butter, honey, and vanilla. Mix on low with the beater blade until well combined. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl if necessary.
- Stir in the almonds and chocolate chips.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 2 tablespoons per ball. Place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can mix by hand. SIf you want to boost the protein, you can add 1 tablespoon of your favorite chocolate protein powder.
Nutrition Information
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.