Healthy Energy Balls
These energy balls are a quick, nutritious snack that can be customized into six different flavors from one simple base mix using whole ingredients.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds
- ¼ cup dried fruit or chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Flavor Additions
- to taste cocoa powder For chocolate flavor
- to taste shredded coconut
- to taste cinnamon and chopped almonds
- to taste matcha powder
- to taste peanut butter and cocoa
- to taste dried cranberries and orange zest
Instructions
Preparation
- Put oats, nut butter, honey, chia (or flax), vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix well until sticky and even.
- Stir in chopped nuts or seeds and dried fruit if you use them.
- Divide the mix into six equal parts in separate bowls.
- Add one flavor item to each part and mix well.
- Roll each portion into a ball about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
- Place the balls on a tray and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
Serve cold or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
