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Energy Balls

This easy Energy Balls recipe makes the perfect healthy snack, made with whole grain oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, and coconut.

Prep Time
5 mins
Refrigerate
1 hr
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies or crushed rice chex)
  • 1 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 1 cup ground flaxseed
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. 
  2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before forming into 1-2 inch balls. (If the mixture isn't holding together well enough you can add a little more nut butter or honey to help it bind). Keep refrigerated for an easy snack on the go.
  3. Feel free to include other "add-ins" like chopped almonds, raisins, etc.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, depending on freshness of your ingredients. 

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Make energy bites then place in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months.  Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or at room temperature.
  • Variations:
  • Add dried fruit: dates, raisins, or anything you like.
  • Higher protein: add 1 scoop of protein powder (any flavor) and about 1 Tablespoon more honey to ensure they aren't dry or crumbly.
  • Add nuts: Add chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
  • Without flaxseed:  Replace flaxseed with an extra 1/2 cup oats or cereal.
  • Nut Butter: Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter or any nut butter. You may also use sunflower butter for anyone with a nut allergy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 92mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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