Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls: A wholesome, sweet treat filled with chia, flax, hemp and more.
It’s good to have sweet snacks on hand that are healthy and satisfying, like these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls. They hit the spot, are filling and full of good stuff. And we almost forgot – they’re gluten-free too.
This recipe lends itself to endless variations. You could use different nut or seed butters (try almond or sunflower seed) and change up the quantities of chia, flax meal and hemp, all depending on what you have in the cupboard. Another option is to swap the honey for maple syrup if you’d like a brighter sweet flavour.
To make these school friendly, substitute sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter.
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls will last for a week in the fridge.
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls: A wholesome, sweet treat filled with chia, flax, hemp and other healthy stuff. Quick to mix up.
- Yield: 18 energy balls 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp. Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
- 2 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp. hemp seeds
- Pinch of sea salt
- Shredded coconut, almond flour or cocoa powder for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor, pulsing until they come together. Scrape into a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon measure, scoop the mixture and shape it into balls. Roll in your preferred coating or leave plain.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Kay
They look really delicious.
Lynn Purdy
Kay, They are really delicious. Please try and make them and see for yourself.
Linda
This looks good! What can I sub for chia and hemp? More flax or oatmeal?
Thanks
Crosby Molasses
Hi Linda, You could substitute crushed pumpkin, sesame or sunflower seeds for the chia & hemp. Or, as you suggested, flax & oatmeal.
Lorraine
This is a great recipe; it’s a nice change from my standard protein ball recipe. The mix of honey and molasses gave it a lovely flavour.
Thanks,
Crosby Molasses
Thanks Lorraine. Glad you enjoyed them.
Lorraine
Love energy bites as a quick grab and go. This recipe sounds good; will try it this weekend. Great for snowshoeing and other outdoor activites.
Thanks,