Description
Healthy Energy Balls are nutritious no-bake snacks made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, honey, and seeds. Perfect for a quick boost of energy, they’re ideal for on-the-go snacking, pre- or post-workout fuel, or a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, and salt.
- Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm up (optional but helpful for rolling).
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can customize with add-ins like shredded coconut, dried fruit, or protein powder.
- Use seed butter to make the recipe nut-free.
- For vegan version, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, healthy snack, no bake, vegan snack, oats and peanut butter balls