Description
Looking for a quick and healthy snack? These 6 No-Bake Energy Balls Recipes are perfect for busy lifestyles! Each energy ball is packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, nut butter, and seeds, providing a delightful boost of energy. Customize them with your favorite flavors—like chocolate chip or carrot cake—and enjoy them at breakfast, as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or post-workout. They are simple to make and great for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious snacks ready whenever you need them. Get ready to indulge in these tasty bites that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup nut or seed butter (e.g., peanut butter)
- 3 pitted dates
- Optional: 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (for Chocolate Chip Energy Balls)
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (for Chocolate Chip Energy Balls)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (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 Coconut Energy Balls)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for Lemon Coconut Energy Balls)
- Zest from a fresh lemon (for Lemon Coconut 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, blend oats, nut butter, dates, honey (if using), chia seeds, and water until combined but slightly chunky.
- Divide the mixture into bowls based on desired flavors and mix in specific add-ins.
- Roll portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands.
- Chill on a lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg