No-Bake Energy Balls with Oats, Coconut, and Chocolate Chips Recipe
These no-bake Energy Balls are a perfect nutritious snack packed with oats, nut butter, flaxseed, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, they offer a healthy energy boost ideal for on-the-go munching or a pre/post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 30 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (100g)
- 1 cup steel cut oats (176g)
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (60g)
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal (25g), like Rice Krispies or crushed rice Chex
- 1 cup ground flaxseed (120g)
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips (113g)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (258g) or other nut butter
- 3/4 cup honey (255g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10mL)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix together rolled oats, steel cut oats, shredded coconut, crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, honey, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Chill the Mixture. Refrigerate the combined mixture for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Form Balls. Once chilled, shape the mixture into 1-2 inch balls. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a bit more nut butter or honey to help it bind better.
- Store Properly. Keep the formed energy balls refrigerated in an airtight container. They can be stored this way for up to 2 weeks depending on ingredient freshness.
- Customize Your Recipe. Optionally, you can add mix-ins like chopped almonds, raisins, or substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower butter to suit dietary preferences or allergies.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store the no-bake energy balls covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, depending on ingredient freshness.
- Freezing: Place formed energy balls in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before consuming.
- Variations: Add dried fruits like dates or raisins for extra flavor.
- Higher Protein: Add 1 scoop protein powder and about 1 tablespoon extra honey to prevent dryness.
- Nut Butter Swaps: Substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower butter as needed.
- Flaxseed Replacement: Omit flaxseed and increase oats or cereal by ½ cup.
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