No Bake Energy Balls
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4.4
No Bake Energy Balls
Description
No Bake Energy Balls bring together wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and ground flaxseed. These ingredients create a mixture with a balanced texture of chewy oats and soft nut butter with sweet highlights from honey and chocolate. The vanilla extract adds a subtle aromatic note, while the pinch of sea salt enhances overall flavor. Rolling the chilled mixture into small balls offers an easy-to-handle snack that requires no baking.
The preparation is straightforward: all ingredients are stirred together, chilled to firm up, and then shaped into balls roughly one tablespoon each. Storing them in the fridge or freezer keeps them fresh and ready for a quick snack or boost of energy. These energy balls suit people looking for portable, no-cook treats made from pantry staples.
Adjusting moisture by adding a splash of water or milk can help if the mixture feels too dry for rolling. Alternatives to peanut butter, such as sunflower seed butter or tahini, make the recipe adaptable to nut-free diets. These variations preserve the texture and flavor balance without altering the simplicity of the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- ½ cup peanut butter natural
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir together until well combined.
- Place mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Bring mixture out of the fridge and roll into balls, using about 1 Tablespoon for each.
- Store balls in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- If mixture feels too dry to roll, add a small amount of water or milk to improve binding.
- Chilling the mixture before rolling helps form easier and firmer balls, but can be skipped to save time.
- Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini for a nut-free option.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ball | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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