No-bake energy balls are loaded with healthy ingredients like ground flaxseed and agave to help give that little boost of energy or sweet tooth fix you need throughout the day.
I completely forgot about this recipe and need to make these more now. If you’re looking for a quick treat you can easily pull them out of the fridge and pop one in your mouth. It’s like eating a chocolate chip cookie but without the baking.
If you like easy no bake dessert recipes like this Viral Brownie Balls, No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies, or Frozen Key Lime Pie.
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Ingredients Needed
- Oats - rolled or quick oats work well as a base and provide fiber and complex carbohydrates.
- Ground flaxseed - Flaxseed is high in fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. It can help improve digestion and help lower cholesterol levels.
- Chocolate Chips or Trail Mix - to add in for mix ins
- Unsweetened coconut flakes are a versatile and healthy ingredient that can be used in various recipes. These flakes are made from the flesh of the coconut and are dried and shredded into small pieces.
- Chocolate chips
- PB2 (½ cup of powder + ¼ cup of water) - Powdered peanut butter is roasted peanuts that have been pressed to remove most of the oil. In the past, I’ve always been skeptical of it when trying to make larger amounts for a recipe but if you’re wondering how to make powdered peanut it’s a 2 to 1 ratio.
- Agave nectar is a natural sweetener that is derived from the sap of the agave plant. Can also sub honey.
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Energy Balls
Step 1: Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
Step 2: Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1″ in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Makes about 20-25 balls. Serving size: 1 ball. I added some M&M's to this batch. You can mix and match with different types of chocolate chips or candy.
Use wet hands to help shape the peanut butter balls. They are kind of hard to work with sometimes.
Variations to Try
- Nut butter - Instead of peanut butter try using a different type of nut butter such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- Honey or maple syrup - these natural sweeteners will give your energy balls a touch of sweetness.
- Seeds - chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds are a great source of omega-3 fats and fiber.
- Dried fruit - chopped dates, raisins, or cranberries will add natural sweetness and chewy texture.
- Nuts - chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts will add crunch and healthy fats.
- Chocolate chips - a small amount of dark chocolate chips can add a touch of indulgence and antioxidants. Try butterscotch or white chocolate chips with cranberries.
- Add in your favorite scoop of protein powder for an extra boost of protein.
Recipe FAQS
Use it as a peanut butter replacement for toast, or whenever a recipe calls for regular peanut butter.
Energy balls, also known as protein balls, are a popular snack that many people consider to be a healthy option. These small, bite-sized snacks are typically made from a blend of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and other ingredients such as protein powder or coconut oil.
Overall, energy balls can be a healthy snack option, but like with any food, it depends on the ingredients used and the amount consumed. Energy balls are often high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. Additionally, they can be a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially if they contain nutrient-dense ingredients like nuts and seeds.
Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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Weight Watchers Trail Mix Energy Balls
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 dozen 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
No bake energy balls are loaded with healthy ingredients like ground flaxseed and agave to help give that little boost of energy or sweet tooth fix you need throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup PB2 (½ cup of powder + ¼ cup of water)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ⅓ cup agave nectar
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
- Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1″ in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Makes about 20-25 balls. Serving size: 1 ball.
Notes
MyWW points: Blue: 3; Green: 3; Purple: 3
I used 2 (½ cups) in the video for the oatmeal.
Points are calculated with the WW recipe builder app and not using the nutrition info.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 81
- Fat: 4.4
- Carbohydrates: 9.41
- Fiber: 1.6
- Protein: 2.21
Jenna says
I also have link to go to to save the recipe to your recipe builder. Pretty sure the points update if its saved.
x says
for those who are concerned about points, the programs change - put the ingredient in the ww app recipe builder and you'll be good to go
Lynn m. says
These are super tasty and great for a quick on the go breakfast. I use TJs unsweetened cacao chips to lower the sugar.
Jenna says
They used to be 2 points on other WW plans....
Sadie says
Yea these are NOT 2 points!! Be aware!
Mackenzie says
Do you know how many Smart Points this is?
Thanks!