Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, and vanilla extract. If using protein powder, add it now and mix well.
- Stir in any additional ingredients like chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
For best texture, use creamy nut butter. If mixture is too dry, add more nut butter or honey. Experiment with different add-ins like dried fruits or seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, healthy snack, cinnamon rolls, no-bake, on-the-go