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Almond Butter Energy Balls

Published: Jan 7, 2022 · Modified: May 13, 2022 by Tara Smithson

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These almond butter energy balls are the perfect high protein packed snack. They are delicious to eat, and only take 5 minutes to prep with no baking required!

plate of almond butter energy balls with side of oatmeal and measuring cups with a glass of milk this recipe

It's January 7th, which means I am still on my new year, new me kick. I'm working on not eating so many processed foods and basically staying away from pantry snacks. However, a girl needs snacks, and these little energy balls are the perfect healthy snack to get me through my afternoon slump. Anyone else have that happen every day about 2:30 or 3:00? I always want cappuccino, but then I can't sleep. It's a real struggle.

My husband's family inspired me on this recipe. They make the basic ones with peanut butter, milk powder and honey, and they are super good. I really wanted to jazz it up with some chocolate and oats too and I switched out the peanut butter for almond butter. YUM!!

If you are looking for other snack ideas, check out my pico de gallo recipe, bacon cream cheese rolls , mini chocolate chip muffins or my brie cranberry bites.

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

  • These are a great little tasty treat
  • You don't have to feel bad about them because they are filled with healthy ingredients (Now I'm not saying to eat the whole batch at once)
  • They only take 5 minutes to prep and no baking required
  • Keep them sealed in the fridge for 4 to 5 days for an easy, on the go, snack idea

The Ingredients for these Almond Butter Energy Balls:

Almond Butter: High protein and great for heart health

Honey: For sweetness (I love me some honey. I even have a hive of bees in my backyard to prove it)

Nonfat Milk Powder: Helps to create a binder for the energy balls, so that we are able to roll them up

Traditional Whole Grain Oats: Healthy grain with lots of fiber

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: For a decadent chocolate hint

Variations for the Recipe:

Try adding in extra ingredients like chocolate chips, shredded coconut, dried cranberry, dried cherry, or chopped pecans, almonds or peanuts. Also, you can substitute peanut butter for the almond butter if you prefer it.

Can you tell I'm not a rule follower? My husband gets mad at me because I never follow recipes that he wants to try. Well, maybe once in a while. I do, however, write my own. HAHAH!

How To Make Almond Butter Energy Balls:

Here's the full video tutorial:

Get ready, this is a tough one (totally kidding)

Begin by lining a plate or cookie sheet or baking rack with parchment paper and set aside.

Add in all the ingredients into a large bowl and combine with a spoon as best as you can. Next, begin to work the dough into a ball with your hands. If it is incredibly sticky, add in a teaspoon at a time of the milk powder until it is easier to work with.

almond butter energy ball dough in a glass bowl

Roll the dough into 1 to 2 inch balls, depending on how large you want them.

rolled balls of almond butter energy ball dough

Place them on the parchment lined plate or cookie sheet. Refrigerate for an hour.

I like to store mine in a glass container with a lid and I will snack on them throughout the week. YUM!

I hope you enjoy. Let me know below if you added any fun extras.

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Almond Butter Energy Balls


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  • Author: Tara Smithson
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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These almond butter energy balls are the perfect high protein packed snack. They are delicious to eat, and only take 5 minutes to make with no baking required!


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup almond butter (I used one with salt added)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ½ cup nonfat milk powder
  • ½ cup traditional whole grain rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Begin by lining a plate or cookie sheet or rack with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add in all the ingredients into a large bowl and combine with a spoon as best as you can. Next, begin to work the dough into a ball with your hands. If it is incredibly sticky, add in a teaspoon at a time of the milk powder until it is easier to work with.
  3. Roll the dough into 1 to 2 inch balls, depending on how large you want them. Place on the parchment lined plate or cookie sheet. Refrigerate for an hour.

Notes

I like to store mine in a glass container with a lid and I will snack on them throughout the week. 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Fridge Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: no bake
  • Cuisine: american

Keywords: almond butter energy balls, high protein snack, almond butter snacks, energy bites, energy balls, kids snacks, gym snacks

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Hi! I'm Tara with Simply Made Eats. Total foodie turned food blogger. I have been cooking simple, delicious meals for my family & friends for the last decade. I love creating real recipes with fresh ingredients & sharing my recipes for others to create in their own kitchens.

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  1. Lisa

    February 16, 2022 at 9:39 pm

    These are so tasty! Love the chocolate addition.

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