These energy balls are full of your favorite ingredients, that you think you're eating a delicious cookie minus the bad stuff. Peanut butter, honey and oats are combined with power foods such as cranberries, almonds and flax seed to give you a tasty snack with a quick boost during your busy day.
Let me tell you a little story about our friend, Paul, who almost missed his chance to taste these delicious bites of energy. He and his wife were visiting us the other day, and because they were traveling, I offered them an energy ball from my fridge. His wife immediately ate one, and then another, as she went on about how good they tasted.
Paul, on the other hand, was very skeptical after finding out there were flax seed meal and chia seeds involved. I could hear what he was thinking: "A healthy snack that probably tastes like one of those chalky power bars!"
We finally convinced him to just take a bite. So, a bite he took. Then another. And, another...then another energy ball was taken out of the container by Paul's own fingers! He quickly apologized for doubting us, and even said that he loved them.
Let this story be a lesson to all of you. 😉
Store in an airtight container in the fridge to snack on during the day. Or, throw a couple into a baggie to take to work or a picnic. These are also great for gifting to a friend who's traveling, or maybe going through a rough time and needs a little "pick-me-up".
Not only can I assure you that these are easy to eat, they are also easy to make. Quickly mix the ingredients together in a bowl, scoop them into balls and refrigerate. They will last you about a week, if you don't share them all with your skeptical friends. 😉
Recipe Card
Chocolate Cranberry Almond Energy Balls [No-Bake!]
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (regular or natural)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup chopped raw almonds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup flax seed meal
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla and salt until creamy. Stir in the oats, almonds, cranberries, chocolate chips, flax seed, and chia seeds.
- Use a small cookie scoop to spoon bite-sized mounds onto a lined baking sheet, then form each mound into a ball by rolling between your hands. Place baking sheet in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Recipe Source: The Lemon Bowl and Gimme Some Oven
Claudia says
I will look into adding cold packs. Thanks!
Claudia says
Do you think these would be okay not in the fridge for a few days? I was wondering if I could send them to my aunt while her husband is in the hospital for a week.
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Claudia,
I wouldn't recommend it, especially if you live in a warmer climate. Are you able to send with cool packs?
Sue Gladd says
You're making my mouth water with this one, Nikki...love all these ingredients!
DessertForTwo says
I love that fridge shot! I think i could eat all of these in 1 sitting. Would they still be healthy? hehe
Nikki Gladd says
HA! That was my biggest battle, to not eat them all at once! 🙂
Margi says
Looks good. I have a Dr. friend who is always missing meals, runs a ER, so these will be perfect for him as it has all his favorites in it and I have everything in my cupboard.
Sammi @Sammi Sunshine says
My husband sounds like Paul! But I know he would love these because he has a physical job, and needs as much energy as possible. Plus, he has a major sweet tooth and LOVES peanut butter. These are right up his alley! I just won't tell him there's flax seed or chia seeds. Hee hee 🙂