Description
Delicious and nutritious no-bake energy balls made with rolled oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup, perfect for a quick and healthy snack anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/8 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or an allergy-friendly substitute)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey/agave)
Optional Add-ins
- Mini chocolate chips or raisins, as desired
Instructions
- Warm the Peanut Butter: If needed, gently warm the nut butter until it’s easy to stir, either in a microwave for about 15-20 seconds or over a double boiler.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and salt until evenly mixed to ensure uniform flavor throughout the balls.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the warmed nut butter and maple syrup until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, forming a sticky, cohesive mixture.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter or press the mixture into cookie shapes using your hands or a mold for uniform sizing.
- Store Properly: Place the energy balls in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate or freeze for longer preservation up to a month.
Notes
- Warming the peanut butter slightly makes mixing easier but avoid overheating it to prevent separation.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for allergies.
- Add mini chocolate chips or raisins for added flavor and texture.
- Energy balls can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 weeks and frozen for a month.
- Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids making these snacks nutritious and filling.
