How to Make Energy Balls

The only Energy Ball recipe you'll ever need, plus six no-bake energy ball flavors! Start with this easy base recipe, then add any of your favorite mix-ins.

Ingredients

ENERGY BALL BASE:

1 1/4cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Rolled Oats— you can also swap quick oats or a blend of half quick, half old fashioned
2tablespoons"power mix-ins"— chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, or additional rolled oats
1/2cupnut butter of choice— peanut butter is my go-to
1/3cupsticky liquid sweetener of choice— honey or maple syrup
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
1/2cupmix-ins— see below for flavor options

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP:

Any nut butter— honey, 1/2 cup chocolate chips

TRAIL MIX:

Peanut butter— honey, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts, 2 tablespoons raisins

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY:

Almond butter— or cashew butter, honey, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

ALMOND JOY:

Replace 1/2 cup of the oatmeal with 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes— almond butter, any sweetener, 1/4 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped almonds

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE:

Any nut butter— any sweetener, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, ADD 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE:

Almond butter— or cashew butter, maple syrup, 1/2 cup raisins, ADD 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl: oats, power mix-ins, nut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, mix-ins, and any other spices you'd like to add. Stir to combine. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit more oats. If it's too dry, add a bit more nut butter. It should resemble a somewhat sticky dough that holds together when lightly squeezed. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set (this will make the balls easier to roll later on).
Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and portion the dough into balls of desired size. (I use a cookie scoop to make mine approximately 1 inch in diameter). Enjoy!

source: https://www.wellplated.com/energy-balls/