Energy Balls
No-bake Energy Balls are the ultimate no-bake snack—packed with wholesome ingredients, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep or on-the-go fuel. These easy energy bites are a family favorite and come together in minutes with pantry staples.
Servings: 30
Calories: 168kcal
Cost: 7
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (100g)
- 1 cup steel cut oats (176g)
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (60g)
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal (25g), like Rice Krispies or crushed rice chex
- 1 cup peanut butter (258g), or other nut butter)
- 1 cup ground flaxseed (120g)
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips (113g)
- 3/4 cup honey (255g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10mL)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup steel cut oats, 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, 1 cup crispy rice cereal, 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup ground flaxseed, 2/3 cup chocolate chips, 3/4 cup honey, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 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.
- Feel free to include other "add-ins" like chopped almonds, raisins, etc.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, depending on freshness of your ingredients.
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Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: Store no bake energy balls covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, depending on freshness of your ingredients.
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
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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