Almond Butter Energy Balls

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy snack that can give you the energy boost you need to power through your busy day? Look no further than these almond butter energy balls! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, ground flax seed, and chopped almonds, these energy bites are delicious and nutritious.

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond butter energy balls

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 2 15

Servings: people

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Small cooking scoop

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup ground flax seed
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup chopped almonds or use slivered almonds
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon metled coconut oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients - rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds, sea salt, chopped almonds, and chopped dark chocolate chips. Mix well.
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl - almond butter, pure maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and pure vanilla extract. Mix everything together until a dough forms.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. This will allow the oats to soak up some of the liquid and firm up the mixture.
Once the mixture has chilled and firmed up, use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to roll the dough into 15 evenly-sized balls. Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking while rolling.
Place the energy balls into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one day before eating. This will help the flavors meld together and the texture to become denser.

Notes

* This recipe may make more or fewer energy balls depending on the size ball you make.

For the week: You can store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to over a week. This is an excellent option to make a batch of energy balls for the week and have them ready to grab as a quick snack.

For the freezer: If you want to store the energy balls for longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. To freeze, place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until firm. Then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag and label them with the date. You can also please them into a freezer bag and lay them flat in the freezer; after they have frozen, place the bag wherever you want in the freezer. To thaw, remove the energy balls from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before enjoying them.

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