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No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

Published: February 27, 2021 | Updated: January 8, 2024 | By Jess | Leave a Comment

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No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

Your new fav no-bake snack is here!

No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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!

No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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.

No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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

No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: energy ball, healthy snack
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 energy balls
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Jess
Try this healthy snack recipe, easy to grab out from the fridge or just snacking on the go, these oatmeal energy balls are irresistibly delicious.
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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

  • Add oats, shredded coconut, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, chopped dates and sea salt to a bowl and stir together.
  • Add in maple syrup and nut butter to the bowl. Stir to combine; mixture should be somewhat crumbly and slightly sticky.
  • Roll into 10-12 balls using hands (use about 1 1/2-2 tbsp per energy ball).
  • Place in a container and store in the fridge for up to 1.5 weeks. Or, store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

Want to mix-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

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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

No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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:

Cinnamon Spiced Granola Bars

Lemon Coconut Power Balls

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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