I am dragging. I have had 3...ok possibly 4 cups of coffee today. I get up early to get the kids out the door, and I stay up late to get my work done. There are 3 of them (5 if you count the Hubby and the Dog) and just one little ole' me. I need all the help in the energy department I can get. Since I have been running in and out the door like a crazy woman, grabbing whatever is handy to munch on the way. I wanted to have a healthy treat ready to grab at a moments notice. Enter these No-Bake Energy Balls. They are full of protein, fiber, and a little bit of chocolate to keep this momma on her toes.
Since the kids helped me make them (as if they need more energy) my 4 year old said that they would be better with sprinkles...PINK sprinkles. 😉 If you are making these for a snack for the kids after school, or before sports, you can roll them in sprinkles; whatever color you choose. Now my only problem, is only eating one of these yummy treats!
No-Bake Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Oatmeal
- 1 Cup Shredded Coconut
- 1/4 cup Sunflower kernels
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix everything together with a big wooden spoon (except the sprinkles)
- Place in frige for 30 minutes.
- Then roll into balls, then into sprinkles if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in fridge until ready to eat.
Notes
Emily
Will they be the same without the coconut? I have a child allergic to coconut. What would be something good to replace it? Thanks.
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Emily, Totally! I would just add a little extra oats or sunflower seed kernels. The coconut can easily be left out. you will want to play with the mix a little bit to get it right. 🙂
Emily
Thanks will try this on the weekend for next week.
Lynette
What can I replace the chocolate chips with and still make it taste yummy??? My girls LOVE chocolate BUT they are in their teens and worry about acne!!
Thanks! 😉
JoAnn
Raisins? or peanut butter chips?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
The original recipe call for chocolate chips but you can sub raisins or pbchips. 😉
Shayelyn
Does it matter if the coconut is sweetened or unsweetened?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
No whatever your preference.
Heather
Ok-I should know this but I don't -do you cook the oatmeal or just use the dry oats?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Just the dry oats. 🙂
Heather
Thank you!
Janelle
Does it matter if it's Quick Oats or the Old Fashioned oatmeal?
janell
These were SOOOO good!! I omitted the chocolate chips in favor of raisins and it is perfect! Thank you!!
Rainey
That is an awesome idea, I think I will do the same. Still gives it the sweet without being chocolate
Joy
I made these no-bake energy balls today, and they are very delicious! I love how easy it is to throw them together. The biggest problem is they're so good that you want to eat more than just one. They're very filling. I like that you can easily substitute or add ingredients. I followed the recipe exactly this time, but next time might add raisins or chopped dried apples. To Lynette, you may want to consider carob chips. They are a healthier tasty alternative to chocolate chips.
Dawn
i made the original version of these and they were amazing!! Everyone loved them! And so easy to make! Then i modified the 2nd batch to have the gluten free oats, subbed blue agave nector for the honey, added a scoop of protein power and subbed the peanut butter for all natural almond butter. Incredible! I like the ideas of subbing the chocolate for raisens. Thanks amanda for this amazing recipe!!!
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
YAY! Glad you liked them! 🙂
josie
What is the nutrition breakdown???
Richard Hicks
Like this recipe a lot. Pretty simple and looks like a quick preparation. Great for grabbing and going during a hectic morning when short on time
kath g
thanks so much! i have been looking for a recipe like this....and sounds so flexible. i'll try the original first, but i can see adding all kinds of things (nuts, flax seed, raisins, etc.). have you ever tried freezing them?