Description
Delicious and nutritious Energy Balls packed with oats, nut butter, flaxseed, and sweetened with honey and chocolate chips. This no-bake snack is perfect for a quick energy boost anytime and can be customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (100g)
- 1 cup steel cut oats (176g)
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut (60g)
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal (25g), like Rice Krispies or crushed rice chex
- 1 cup ground flaxseed (120g)
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips (113g)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (258g), or other nut butter
- ¾ cup honey (255g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10mL)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup steel cut oats, ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut, 1 cup crispy rice cereal, 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup ground flaxseed, 2/3 cup chocolate chips, ¾ cup honey, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour. This step helps the mixture to firm up, making it easier to shape into balls. If the mixture feels too crumbly or loose, add a little more nut butter or honey to improve binding.
- Form Energy Balls: After chilling, take the mixture out and form into 1 to 2-inch balls using your hands. The size can be adjusted based on your preference.
- Store and Serve: Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They make for a convenient and healthy snack on the go.
- Customize Your Energy Balls: Feel free to include other add-ins such as chopped almonds, raisins, dried fruit, or swap the nut butter for almond or sunflower butter to suit dietary needs.
Notes
- Make ahead: Store energy balls in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, depending on ingredient freshness.
- Freezing: Freeze energy balls in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Variations: Add dried fruits like dates or raisins, incorporate protein powder with extra honey for moisture, substitute flaxseed with extra oats or cereal, or swap nut butters including sunflower butter for nut allergies.
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