Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats (can substitute with quick oats or half quick, half old fashioned)
- 2 tablespoons power mix-ins (such as seeds, nuts, or protein powder)
- 1/2 cup nut butter of choice (peanut butter recommended)
- 1/3 cup sticky liquid sweetener of choice (honey or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Mix-ins and Flavor Options
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (choose one of the following options):
- Any nut butter + honey + 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Peanut butter + honey + 3 tablespoons chocolate chips + 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts + 2 tablespoons raisins
- Almond or cashew butter + honey + 1/4 cup dried cranberries + 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- Replace 1/2 cup oatmeal with 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, any nut butter + any sweetener + 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips + add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Almond or cashew butter + maple syrup + 1/2 cup raisins + add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all of the ingredients—oats, power mix-ins, nut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, mix-ins, and any additional spices—in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine into a uniform mixture.
- Adjust Consistency: Assess the texture of the mixture. If it feels too wet, gradually add more oats until it forms a slightly sticky dough. If it’s too dry, add a little more nut butter until the mixture can hold together when lightly squeezed.
- Chill the Dough: Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and let the mixture set for 30 minutes. Chilling helps the dough firm up and makes rolling easier.
- Form the Balls: Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, portion out the dough into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the energy balls immediately or place them in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Notes
- You can customize your energy balls by swapping different nuts, dried fruits, or flavorings based on preference.
- Adjust the texture by adding more oats or nut butter to reach a dough that holds shape but isn’t crumbly.
- To make the balls vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Chilling is essential for easier rolling but is a resting step, not cooking.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
