Description
Homemade energy balls blend wholesome Brazilian nuts with dark chocolate and coconut for a nutritious snack. Rich flavors and compact size make these treats perfect for quick protein boosts during busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 g) nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew butter)
- 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats
- ¼ cup (30 g) ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ cup (40 g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Thoroughly mix rolled oats, nut butter, honey, flaxseeds, chia seeds, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until a uniform, tacky mixture forms.
- Chill and Prepare: Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes to enhance firmness and facilitate easier shaping.
- Shape and Form: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the chilled mixture and roll between palms to create smooth, compact spheres that hold together seamlessly.
- Store and Preserve: Arrange the energy balls in a single layer within an airtight container, refrigerating for up to one week or freezing for up to three months to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove desired number of balls from cold storage, allowing them to rest at room temperature for a few minutes before consuming for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigeration is crucial for binding ingredients and making the mixture easier to handle, creating compact and smooth energy balls.
- Uniform Sizing Matters: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to ensure consistent ball size, which helps with even cooking and professional presentation.
- Customize Ingredient Options: Swap nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips based on dietary preferences or allergies while maintaining the base mixture’s sticky consistency.
- Smart Storage Technique: Store in single layers in airtight containers to prevent sticking, and choose between refrigerator (1 week) or freezer (3 months) depending on consumption timeline.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg