Description
Looking for a quick and healthy snack? Our 6 No-Bake Energy Balls Recipes are the perfect solution! Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, nut butters, and seeds, these delightful bites provide a delicious energy boost without the need for baking. Ideal for busy days, post-workout recovery, or a sweet treat, each recipe is customizable to suit your taste preferences. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up these easy-to-make energy balls that will please both kids and adults alike. Enjoy them as on-the-go snacks, breakfast additions, or guilt-free movie night treats!
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup nut butter or seed butter (peanut butter, sunflower seed butter etc.)
- 3 pitted dates
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ Tbsp chia seeds
- ½ Tbsp water
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (for Chocolate Chip Energy Balls)
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (for Chocolate Chip Energy Balls)
- ¼ cup grated carrots (for Carrot Cake Energy Balls)
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (for Carrot Cake Energy Balls)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling – for Carrot Cake Energy Balls)
- ½ Tbsp lemon juice (for Lemon Chia Energy Balls)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for Lemon Chia Energy Balls)
- zest from a fresh lemon (for Lemon Chia Energy Balls)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (for Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (for Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (for Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine rolled oats, nut butter, dates, honey (if using), chia seeds, water, and cinnamon. Blend until well combined.
- For flavor variations, add specific ingredients (e.g., chocolate chips for Chocolate Chip Energy Balls) to the mixture and blend again.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg