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October 24, 2017

Oatmeal Energy Balls – One Batter, Four Mix-Ins

Enjoy these Oatmeal Energy Balls for breakfast! With one batter, you can make four different types of energy balls. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and you can make it ahead of time, so breakfast is ready by the time you wake up. 

Easy Oatmeal Energy Balls

Who’s a big fan of quick and easy breakfasts? Oh, me too! With these Oatmeal Energy Balls, we are now at a whole new level of grab-n-go breakfast.

Think the convenience, variety, and tastiness of donut holes except healthy! Rather than get a sugar rush from donut holes, you’ll be cruising through the morning with these Oatmeal Energy Balls.

Healthy No Cook Oatmeal Energy Balls - one batter, four different mix-ins. A grab and go breakfast for the entire family, or a delicious high protein snack! Recipe from www.theworktop.com. #grabandgo #healthybreakfast #energyballsThe best part of this no cook Oatmeal Energy Ball recipe is the amount of variety you can get out of one kitchen session. Whether you have family members who each like different flavors or you just like having some options, you won’t be adding on much work for it.

Use different mix-ins to make four flavors of Oatmeal Energy Balls with one batter

For my batch of Oatmeal Energy Balls, I chose to make four different flavors: dark chocolate chip, banana chip, apple cinnamon, and coconut. You can experiment to make your own favorite mix-ins though.

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Although they may taste similar to a no cook energy bar, the size and shape of these Oatmeal Energy Balls offers a different type of eating experience.

Oatmeal Energy Balls are packed with protein and energy to get you through the day

Since these Oatmeal Energy Balls are small, you can mix and match different flavors of Oatmeal Energy Balls at breakfast for variety. Each bite also feels more substantial and flavorful than energy bars because of the density of ingredients in ball-form rather than in bar-form where there is more surface area.

Healthy No Cook Energy Balls | The Worktop

It’s best to store Oatmeal Energy Balls in the refrigerator, but you can leave them out at room temperature if you are going to eat it that day. They are easy for a grab and go breakfast, and you can pack them as a high protein snack for after the gym.

Oatmeal Energy Balls make a great grab and go breakfast for the entire family

One tip though: although they’re easy to pocket as you’re rushing out the door, I wouldn’t recommend it!

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Oatmeal Energy Balls

Make four exciting flavors of these no cook Oatmeal Energy Balls. One batter, four mix-ins. Perfect for a grab and go breakfast or healthy snack.

Course Breakfast, Oats and Grains, Snack
Special Diet Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 24 1-inch energy balls
Calories 85 kcal
Author The Worktop

Ingredients

Base Mix for Oatmeal Energy Balls

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats (jumbo rolled oats)
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds (milled flax)
  • 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspon salt (if using an unsalted peanut butter)

Dark Chocolate Mix-in (for 1/4 of the batter)

  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips

Banana Chips Mix-in (for 1/4 of the batter)

  • 2 tablespoons crushed banana chips

Apple Cinnamon Mix-in (for 1/4 of the batter)

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dried apple slices
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Coconut Mix-in (for 1/4 of the batter)

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (desiccated coconut, or finely crushed toasted coconut flakes also work)
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine everything together using a spatula. It should all come together and form a sticky but slightly crumbly batter. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more peanut butter and honey. If the mixture is too sticky, add a bit more oats. See notes. 

  2. Divide the batter into 4 medium bowls. If you have a scale, each bowl should weigh 95 grams, but it's fine to just estimate. 

    You can also make these Oatmeal Energy Balls with one mix-in. Skip this step, and make sure you adjust the mix-in recipe accordingly.

  3. For each bowl, add in the mix-in of choice, and mix until everything is well combined.

  4. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. This will make it easier to press into balls. 

  5. Press and roll the batter into roughly 1-inch balls. You should be able to make 6 Oatmeal Energy Balls with each mix-in. Enjoy immediately, and store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. 

Recipe Notes

Because different brands of peanut butter vary in consistency, you may need to make slight adjustments to the exact amount of peanut butter, honey, and oats that you use. 

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By Tina Jui
Last updated: November 13, 2017
Filed Under: Collections, Cooking Style, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, Make Ahead, My Worktop, No Cook, No Egg, Oats and Grains, On The Go, Quick and Easy Breakfasts, Seasonal, Summer Breakfast Recipes, VegetarianTags: apples, bananas, chia seeds, chocolate, cinnamon, coconut, free, gluten free, grab 'n go, healthy, honey, kid friendly, Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes, no cook recipes, nut butters, nuts, oats, Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

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  1. Cateraar Wassenaar says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:19 am

    This looks incredible! Yum!

    Reply
  2. Susie P says

    November 5, 2017 at 5:37 am

    Hello, Tina.

    Me! I love quick and easy breakfast. These foods are for people who wake up late. Like me. (And every other person. Haha) I love how you added different variety to the oatmeal. Great recipe!

    Reply
  3. Tessa says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    Thanks Tina. I made this Oatmeal Energy Ball for my friend’s party. After while all of them were gone. I am so happy they all like my treat thanks to you.

    Reply

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