Description
A nutritious and energizing snack made from oats, nut butter, and other wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and salt.
- Add the nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup and a plant-based nut butter.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with nuts or seeds for added crunch.
- Experiment with different flavor add-ins like cinnamon or coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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