Gluten Free Energy Balls
These healthy and filling energy balls are the perfect snack! Quick and easy, these can be made ahead and enjoyed throughout the week!*Not Paleo
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (not cross contaminated with gluten)
- 1 cup ground flax seed
- 1 cup refined sugar free chocolate chips or raisins or 1/2 cup of each
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch sea salt
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- 2/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Measure the dry ingredients and place in a medium sized bowl. This includes oats, ground flax seed, refined sugar free chocolate chips or raisins, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Add the almond butter and honey and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to make the mixture less sticky and easier to work with.
- Roll mixture in your hands to create 20 balls. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Chill for at least 20 minutes prior to eating. Chilling overnight is best.
- Energy balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. (After a week they may start to dry out.)
Notes
Mini chocolate chips tend to work best if available, but regular sized will work too.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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