Similar to our No Bake Energy Bites and Date Balls, this energy balls recipe is no-bake and packed with filling flavor!
Sometimes you need a little boost to help you tackle the day, and we have a recipe to help! This tasty snack is a “healthy” way to keep you going through the day and also a great after-school snack for kids.
If you love these energy balls, we know you’ll love these other healthy snacks: Homemade Applesauce, Easy Granola Recipe, and Kale Chips.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Super quick! These yummy power bites only take minutes to put together.
- A boost of energy. They will give you that extra energy to get through the day, and I’m sure we could all use that.
- Great to store. Make a whole bunch and stick them in an air-tight container for healthy snacking throughout the day.
Energy Balls Ingredients and Substitutions
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats – If using rolled oats (old-fashioned oats), pulse them in a food processor a few times to get the flakes into smaller pieces; do not over-pulse.
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup ground flaxseed – or chia seeds
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips – or use white chocolate, butterscotch, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or mini M&M’s
- ¼ cup protein powder – The protein powder can be vanilla or chocolate. You can also use vegan protein powder.
- ½ cup all-natural peanut butter – or regular peanut butter. You can also use nut butter like almond butter or sunflower butter.
- ⅓ cup honey – or pure maple syrup, or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Energy Balls
- MIX. Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix until everything sticks together. Use a stand mixer or your hands!
- CHILL. Put the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes so it’s easier to roll it into balls.
- ROLL. Use a cookie scoop to scoop the mixture into balls, and roll the scoops into tighter balls if you like, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- While these balls are packed full of healthy ingredients and can give you a boost of energy, you still want to consume them in moderation.
- Instead of mini chocolate chips, we like to try chopped pecans or walnuts, dried blueberries, cranberries, butterscotch chips, or mini M&M’s.
- We love using peanut butter, but you can use other nut butters like almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
Energy Balls Recipe
This no-bake energy balls recipe is filled with tasty ingredients that give you a little boost to get you through your day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup milled flaxseed
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips, (optional)
- ¼ cup protein powder, (optional)
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, flaxseed, chocolate chips, and protein powder and mix.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla and mix well with a stand mixer or your hands. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture and use your hands to help roll it into small, bite-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Separate the layers with parchment or wax paper.
Notes
Recipe tips.
- While these balls are packed full of healthy ingredients and can give you a boost of energy, you still want to consume them in moderation.
- Instead of mini chocolate chips, try chopped pecans or walnuts, dried blueberries, cranberries, butterscotch chips, or mini M&M’s.
- Instead of peanut butter, you can use other nut butters like almond butter or sunflower butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball, Calories: 119kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 38mg, Potassium: 88mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 11IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
Recipe FAQ
Are these gluten-free?
To ensure these are gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free oats and protein powder.
How to store?
These will keep at room temperature for 1–2 days, in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow frozen bites to thaw before eating.
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This recipe was originally published February 2014.
Would these be good and same consistency if I left out the coconut?
love them and my kids enjoy them so my much. My husband is a runner and he gets all the health benefits and the energy he need after eating them. Thank you so much.