Description
Looking for a quick and nutritious snack? These 6 No-Bake Energy Balls Recipes are your answer! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and dried fruits, they provide a perfect energy boost without the need for baking. Ideal for busy mornings, post-workout replenishment, or an afternoon treat, these energy balls are easy to make and customizable to suit your taste buds. Enjoy a variety of flavors including chocolate chip, carrot cake, and lemon coconut—all while knowing you’re nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup nut butter or seed butter (peanut butter, sunflower seed butter etc.)
- ¼ cup raisins
- 3 pitted dates
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ Tbsp chia seeds
- ½ Tbsp water
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (for Chocolate Chip Variation)
- ¼ cup grated carrots (for Carrot Cake Variation)
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (for Carrot Cake Variation)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (for Carrot Cake Variation and Cranberry Coconut Variation)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (for Cranberry Coconut Variation)
- ½ Tbsp lemon juice (for Lemon Coconut Variation)
- zest from a fresh lemon (for Lemon Coconut Variation)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Blend base ingredients in a food processor until well mixed. Add any variations (like chocolate chips) if desired.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg