Description
Discover the joy of healthy snacking with these 6 No-Bake Energy Balls Recipes! Perfect for busy days, these delicious bites are packed with essential nutrients and flavors that will keep you energized throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for a pre-workout boost, a tasty treat for the kids, or something to curb your sweet tooth, these easy-to-make energy balls have you covered. With a variety of flavors—from chocolate chip to fruity coconut—there’s a recipe to satisfy every craving. Plus, they require no baking, so you can whip them up in just minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup nut butter or seed butter (peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.)
- 3 pitted dates
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ Tbsp chia seeds
- ½ Tbsp water
- 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 mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, nut butter or seed butter, pitted dates, honey or maple syrup (if using), chia seeds, and water. Mix until well combined.
- For flavor variations, add specific ingredients like chocolate chips or grated carrots and mix until incorporated.
- Roll out tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg