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Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls

These chewy, nutty bites are packed with flavor and texture from creamy almond butter and crunchy chopped almonds. A naturally sweet, protein-packed snack you can feel good about!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 16 oatmeal bites
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the almond butter and honey until smooth and well combined.
    A glass bowl holds a smooth, brown mixture being stirred with a yellow spatula. Nearby, bowls with chopped nuts and oats are visible on a white, marbled surface.
  • Add the oats, chopped almonds, vanilla extract, and salt.
    A glass bowl contains a mixture of oats, chopped almonds, and a brown batter, with a yellow spatula partially submerged in the ingredients. The bowl is placed on a white marble surface.
  • Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture forms a thick dough. Let it rest for a few minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
    A glass bowl containing a mixture of oats and dough-like substance, being stirred with a yellow spatula. The bowl is placed on a white marble countertop.
  • Roll into 1.5-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
    A cutting board with peanut butter protein balls, a glass bowl of dough, an empty bowl with peanut butter remnants, and a large knife. Some nuts are scattered on the board, all on a light marble surface.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
    A hand holding a round peanut butter protein ball with oats. In the background, a bowl with some residue and a glass container with more protein balls are on a wooden surface.

Notes

Customizing Energy Bites: Make these your own! Think of this recipe as a template not a rule.  Here are some ideas for customizing your energy bites.
  • You can add in any nuts, dried fruit, or seeds you like.
  • You can use any seed or nut butter you’d like in this recipe, and I find the drippy natural kind to work best. 
  • I especially like mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in this energy bite!
  • If you want to add a little more protein to this recipe you can add 3 to 4 tablespoons of unsweetened protein powder. It mixes right in without any issues. 
Sticking Power: A few things can help the mixture stick together.
  • Using a natural nut butter is helpful because they generally have more liquid.
  • You may also need to add a little more honey and/or peanut butter to your bowl if the balls aren’t sticking together well.
  • Letting the mixture sit for 5 minutes before rolling into balls will help the dry ingredients soak up the moisture. 
  • Wetting your hands before rolling into balls will help keep them from sticking to your hands!
Easy Rolling: I use my trusty 1-½ inch cookie scoop to ensure every ball is exactly the same size. This makes the rolling into balls process so much easier!

Nutrition

Serving: 1oatmeal bite | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

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