Almond Butter Oat Balls
Looking for a quick and effortless healthy snack option? Look no further than Almond Butter Energy Balls! These delectable treats are no-bake, made with gluten-free oats and dark chocolate chips, making them a perfect vegan indulgence.
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No-bake treats like these Almond Butter Energy Balls are my go-to for healthy snacking. Other energy balls we love include these Cookie Dough Protein Balls and these Chocolate Chia Seeds Power Balls. Check out all of our Healthy Snack Recipes for more inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Almond Butter Energy Balls
Ingredients for this recipe
- almond butter – smooth or crunchy both work but it has to be natural for the oil
- oats – check for certified gluten-free if there are allergy concerns
- unsweetened coconut – adds more natural sweetness
- ground flaxseed – get that dietary fiber in ya!
- pure maple syrup – helps the balls to stick together in the sweetest way possible
- dark chocolate chips – ensure there are no dairy products if you want these to remain vegan
- fine sea salt – just a pinch makes a big difference to highlight the flavor of the rest of the ingredients
One of my favorite Costco purchases is a massive almond butter jar. You seriously can’t go wrong with one (or more) of these beauties in your pantry.
Almond butter is super necessary.
Instructions
Start by adding the oats, coconut, flaxseeds, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Give them a stir to combine.
Then add the wet ingredients – almond butter, and maple syrup into the bowl and stir again.
Next, using a cookie scoop, roll out heaping tablespoon-sized balls and place them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Place the sheet in the freezer or fridge to set.
FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions
- Is almond butter healthier than peanut butter? It is! Almond butter has more fiber, iron, calcium, and vitamin E.
- Be sure to use natural almond butter as the oils help keep the balls together.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for up to a week. They will get soft at room temperature.
- Substitute the almond butter for any other nut butter or even sunflower seed butter.
- Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey.
- For another variation add chopped dried fruit like medjool dates, raisins, or cranberries.
More healthy no bake energy balls
- Hemp Seeds Energy Balls
- Peanut Butter Oat Balls with Almond Flour
- Maple Pecan Energy Balls
- No Bake Brownie Bites with Coconut Flour
- Vanilla Protein Balls with Chia Seeds
**This recipe was originally posted on November 18, 2013, updated on October 1, 2020, and updated again on March 31, 2023.**
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Almond Butter Energy Balls
Ingredients
- ¾ cup oats
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup almond butter *natural
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the oats, coconut, flaxseed, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the almond butter and maple syrup to the bowl and mix again well.
- Finally, add the chocolate chips and stir again.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into heaping tablespoon-sized balls, and place them on a parchment-lined plate or baking tray.
- Place the tray into the freezer for 20-30 minutes to set.
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Notes
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for up to a week. They will get soft at room temperature.
- Be sure to use natural almond butter as the oils help keep the balls together.
- Substitute the almond butter for any other nut butter or even sunflower seed butter.
- Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey.
- For another variation add chopped dried fruit like medjool dates, raisins, or cranberries.
