Description
These chia seed energy balls are quick and easy to make, packed with protein, and a super convenient snack for any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup Rice Krispies Cereal
- 2/3 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup nut butter, almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup M&M Candies, or small chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, coconut, Rice Krispies, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, protein powder, honey, nut butter, salt, and M&Ms. Mix with a rubber spatula until well-combined and resembles dry cookie dough. When you scoop and lightly pack it together, it should stay in a ball and not break. If it’s a little too dry, add a little more honey.
2. Using a 1½ tablespoon (.75 oz) scoop, scoop your dough into evenly sized balls. Use your hands to finish rolling into a nice ball shape, using a little coconut oil on your hands if it gets too sticky.
3. To store the energy balls, place them in a large airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Use parchment paper or wax paper between the layers of the energy balls to keep them from sticking to each other. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions: store for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper between the layers to keep them from sticking.
Freezer: freeze energy balls for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
Substitutions: You can substitute agave or maple syrup for the honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 47mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 4mg