Easy No-Bake 3-Ingredient Energy Balls Recipe for Healthy Snacks
A quick and easy no-bake snack made with just three wholesome ingredients: rolled oats, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup. These energy balls are chewy, nutty, and perfect for a healthy grab-and-go treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew butter, smooth preferred)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Measure 1 ½ cups (135 g) of rolled oats into a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup (240 ml) of your chosen nut butter to the oats.
- Pour ⅓ cup (80 ml) of honey or maple syrup over the mixture.
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until an even, sticky dough forms. Adjust consistency by adding a teaspoon of water or more honey if too dry, or more oats if too wet.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll between your palms to form uniform balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Use room temperature nut butter for easier mixing. Adjust sweetness to taste. Roll balls tightly and chill well to prevent crumbling. Optional additions include mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or protein powder. For nut-free version, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter and use gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90100
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 89
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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