Energy Balls Recipe
This 5 ingredient energy balls recipe is the perfect no bake breakfast or portable snack loaded with good for you ingredients. Made in one bowl in only 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats , more as needed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips , more as desired
Optional add in's: splash of vanilla, pinch of salt, pinch of cinnamon, ground flax seed, chia seeds, protein powder, rice krispies, coconut
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup flaxseed and 1/4 cup chocolate chips. I like to add a splash of vanilla and a pinch of sea salt too. Add in any other desired mix-ins. Stir until combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop or Tablespoon and round them into balls. Place pan in the refrigerator or freezer until hard. Then store in a zip-top bag or covered container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Notes
Note: If you add extra ingredients and the mixture feels too dry, add a little more peanut butter and honey.
If it feels too sticky, add a Tablespoon or two more of oats or protein powder.
Variation: Recently I've been doing 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup kodiak cakes.
Recipe change: I have changed the recipe slightly over the years. Here is the original ingredients. Follow the same instructions:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1/4- 1/2 cup dark or semi sweet chocolate chips
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball, Calories: 75kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 47mg, Potassium: 79mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
