Oatmeal Energy Balls Snack (Printable Version)
No-bake oatmeal balls combine oats, nut butter, and natural sweetness for a healthy grab-and-go treat.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
→ Nut Butters
02 - 1/2 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly substitute
→ Sweeteners
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey or agave
→ Seeds
04 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
→ Seasoning
05 - 1/8 tsp salt
→ Optional Add-ins
06 - Handful of mini chocolate chips or raisins
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - If the nut butter is not already soft, gently warm it until easy to stir.
02 - In a medium bowl, stir the dry ingredients together.
03 - Stir in the nut butter and sweetener until evenly mixed.
04 - Roll the mixture into balls or press it into cookie shapes.
05 - Store leftovers in a covered container for up to a week at room temperature, three weeks in the refrigerator, or four months in the freezer.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses affordable pantry staples and requires no baking
- Takes five minutes from start to finish so ideal for busy weekdays
- Naturally sweetened and can be made gluten free with certified oats
- Easy to adjust with your favorite nut butter or dried fruits
- My family cannot get enough of these They are just as perfect for a lunchbox treat as they are for late night nibbling and I always grab a couple before heading out for a stroll with the kids
02 -
- Full of energizing oats nut protein and fiber
- No oven needed so even the kids can help stir and roll
- These keep you going on hikes or after workouts
- I love using local honey I get from the farmers market every spring It gives these energy balls the best taste and reminds me of baking with my grandmother who always kept a honey pot next to her stove
03 -
- Wet your hands before rolling the balls to keep things from sticking
- Make a double batch and freeze half so you are always prepared
- Mix in dried cherries pumpkin seeds or even coconut for new flavors