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Energy Balls Recipe

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These no-bake energy balls are a quick and wholesome snack made with simple ingredients like oats, nut butter, and honey. Perfect for busy days, they’re naturally sweet, satisfying, and easy to customize.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 18 energy balls
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and salt.
  2. Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Fold in mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  4. Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll into 1-tablespoon-sized balls.
  5. Place on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
  6. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy as needed.

Notes

  • Swap peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
  • For extra texture, mix in shredded coconut or chia seeds.
  • Replace chocolate chips with raisins or chopped dates for a fruitier option.
  • Mixture too dry? Add a bit more nut butter or honey.
  • Mixture too sticky? Add a few more oats or refrigerate briefly before rolling.

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