No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
Your new fav no-bake snack is here!
Make these no-bake oatmeal energy balls for the week ahead. Or, store in the freezer for quick snacks on the go.
These energy balls are easy to make and mix & match in your favourite ingredients!I don’t know about you but I always need to make sure I have a quick snack stored in the fridge for the week ahead.
Enter these oatmeal energy balls that are super simple to make; they don’t even need a food processor!
All you need are a few measuring cups, a mixing bowl and a couple of ingredients to make these energy bites.
What you need to make no-bake oatmeal energy balls
Rolled Oats: The base of this recipe, the oats
Nut Butter: Try peanut butter or almond butter in this recipe. Either works great! Other nut butters could work too so you can test out your favourite too.
Maple Syrup: Just like the nut butter, the maple syrup acts as a binder to keep all of the ingredients together.
Walnuts: Chopped walnuts add a bit of crunch and are another source of healthy fats.
Shredded Coconut: A delicious mix-in to these energy balls. Head to the recipe notes for other mix-in ideas too.
Chopped Dates: Most energy ball recipes are made with dates but I’ve made things easier by just adding chopped dates to this mix.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon goes soooo well with oats and adds delicious flavour to this bites.
Are energy balls actually healthy?
YES! When made with healthy fats, protein and fiber they are the perfect healthy snack. And these energy balls have all of these ingredients!
No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 6 dates, chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond or peanut butter
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
Nutrition
How do you store energy balls?
Store energy balls in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Or, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1.5 weeks.
Want to add in different ingredients to make these no-bake energy balls? Simply substitute the walnuts and dates for a 1/2 cup total of other favourite mix-ins. Try:
- 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Whether you make the original recipe or mix / match different add in’s, these will be the perfect snack!
More delicious snack recipes to love from the blog:
Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess
