Description
Delicious and nutritious no-bake Chocolate Snack Balls made with oats, nut butter, cocoa powder, and mini chocolate chips. These energy bites are perfect for a quick snack, easy to prepare, and customizable for added texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it becomes sticky and well blended.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture without breaking them.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the formed snack balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
- Storage: Store the snack balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Notes
- For extra texture, add shredded coconut, chia seeds, or flaxseeds to the mixture.
- These snack balls can be frozen for up to 3 months to preserve freshness.
- Using certified gluten-free oats makes this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
