Description
Delightful and colorful energy balls that combine nutty flavors with sweetness and a touch of nostalgia, perfect for a quick snack or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colorful sprinkles
- Optional: chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your essential ingredients.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients: Stir in rolled oats, flaxseed meal, and sprinkles. Add any optional ingredients if desired.
- Mix thoroughly: Blend all ingredients until well combined and slightly sticky.
- Form the balls: Roll into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Serve and enjoy: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter, and use agave syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, funfetti, snacks, healthy snacks, quick bites, no-bake treats