No-bake energy balls that are so good even the kids will love them! Plus, you will love knowing that the kids are having a healthy and protein rich snack.
There is this point in the afternoon — an hour or two after lunch — where I just crash. My head feels heavy and I fight to keep my eyes open.
I need something to give me just a bit of energy so that I can get back to my busy day and my very energetic toddler.
This is when I reach for a granola bar or a few of these delicious energy balls.
Healthy Energy Balls Recipe
These no-bake energy balls are the perfect snack to get me through the afternoon slump.
Not only do they taste amazing — but they pack a nice serving of protein to help get me back to my day.
If you like trail mix, you will love these easy no-bake energy balls.
And these trail mix protein balls aren’t just a great snack for grown-ups. They are great for kids as well. With mini chocolate chips inside, who could resist?
Plus, they couldn’t be easier to make.
Ingredients & Instructions
Start by gathering all of your ingredients.
No-bake energy ball ingredients:
- quick oats
- natural peanut butter
- mini chocolate chips
- chopped almonds
- dried cranberries
- honey
- shredded coconut
- cinnamon
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl.
Stir.
And roll.
Place rolled balls on a lined or non-stick baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Then, transfer balls to airtight container and keep in refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
I hope that you and your family enjoy these tasty trail mix energy balls as much as we do.
If you try them, be sure to leave us a comment to let us know how you liked them!
More kid-friendly snack ideas:
No-Bake Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Use (clean) hands to roll the mixture into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. If the mixture is too dry, stir in a bit more honey as needed.
- Place tray in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then, transfer balls to an airtight container and store in refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
Hello. Could old fashioned be used ?
Yes! They would work as well 🙂