No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
Naturally sweetened, wholesome, and chewy energy balls made with toasted oats, almond butter, and Medjool dates. A perfect 10-minute snack for pre-workouts or mid-day fuel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole rolled oats Old-fashioned style; toasted
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed plus 3 tbsp warm water for flax egg
- 1/4 cup roasted almond butter smooth consistency
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 Medjool dates pitted and softened
- 2 tbsp coconut oil virgin
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 tsp sea salt fine
- 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips mini chips
Instructions
- Toast the oats: Pour rolled oats into a dry pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the flax egg: Mix ground flaxseed and warm water in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Blend the wet base: Add almond butter, maple syrup, dates, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and the flax egg to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add texture: Pulse in the walnuts, then the toasted oats and coconut. Finally, add chocolate chips and pulse 2-3 times just to combine.
- Chill the dough: If the mixture is too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
- Roll and set: Roll into 12 ping-pong sized balls. Place on a lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
Keep hands slightly damp when rolling to prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.