Original Energy Balls
Original by Dish Diaries published December 3rd, 2023
Learn how to make the perfect bite-size treat for when you’re craving some sweet, salty, or both! Perfect for all ages to make and consume, make this your next sweet treat to keep in constant stock in the freezer!
Try our Sweet n Salty Energy Balls recipe next!
Ingredients
- Oats: Use rolled oats or old-fashioned oats. Any oats will work as well. Instant oats will also work, they are just a smaller cut of oats.
- Flax Seed Meal: For an extra feeling of fullness, I use flax seed meal to make it more filling.
- Honey: I like to use raw honey from a local family friend but any honey will work. Although it has not been tested, maple syrup could work too.
- Peanut Butter: Any peanut butter will work, creamy, crunchy, or powdered.
- Vanilla Extract (Not Pictured): A small dash of vanilla extract adds a bit of sweetness.
- Shredded Coconut: Any shredded coconut will work.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Mini chocolate chips work best, regular sized chocolate chips take up too much space within the ball.
- Dried Cranberries: Any type of dried cranberries will work.
Pro-Tips
- Putting these into the fridge is a MUST if not the mixture is more prone to falling apart.
- If you don't have a cookie scoop, using two spoons and rolling them yourself works just as great.
- Make sure you don't over-measure your oats or add-ins!
- If your mixture is falling apart, add a little bit of honey. The same goes for if your mixture is too "wet" add some oats.
Storage
In the fridge: Will last up to a week in the fridge.
In the freezer: Will last a rather long time, they will be eaten before any could think about expiring.
Alterations
- It says to add salt directly to the mixture, I like to add slightly crushed flaky salt on top.
Original Energy Balls
prep time: 10 MINUTE rest time: 30 MINUTES total time: 40 MINUTES
5/5 family & friends rating
Learn how to make the perfect bite-size treat for when you’re craving some sweet, salty, or both! Perfect for all ages to make and consume, make this your next sweet treat to keep in constant stock in the freezer!
Ingredients
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup ground flax seed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried, unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup dried, cranberries
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- sprinkle of salt
Instructions
1. Combine the honey and peanut butter until incorporated throughout.
2. Add all other ingredients to the honey/peanut butter mixture.
3. Place in fridge for about 30 minutes.
4. Use a cookie scoop or spoons to make little balls. Repeat for the entire mixture
5. Sprinkle salt on top.
6. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freezer for much longer.