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Dirty Chai Energy Balls

Get in a boost of caffeine with these Dirty Chai Energy Balls.  Rolled oats and your favorite nut butter are the primary ingredients, so no food processor needed! Gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 18 -20
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Energy Balls
  • 1 & 1/4 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder use 1/2 TBS for less flavor, or up to 1.5 TBS for stronger taste
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural nut or seed butter I used homemade cashew almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or brown rice syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips
homemade chai spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon all spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl combine oats, chai spice blend, espresso powder, chia seeds and cacao nibs/ mini chocolate chips..
  2. Add in nut butter, honey or brown rice syrup, and vanilla extract. Use sturdy spatula or spoon to combine.
  3. Once ingredients have come together, place bowl in freezer for about 10 minutes (or fridge for 20 minutes). The cold mixture will make forming the energy balls a lot easier.
  4. Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture into rounded balls and roll between palms to shape. You should get roughly 18-20 balls. Enjoy with your morning chai or coffee!

Notes

  • Store balls in container in fridge for about 2-3 weeks. Balls also keep well in freezer in airtight container for about 3-4 months. Nutrition approx, based on 18 servings using cacao nibs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1ball Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18-20

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ball
Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.