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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Oat Balls

Learn how to make delicious and nutritious no-bake oat balls, perfect for busy mornings. These energy bites combine almond butter, maple syrup, oats, and chocolate chips for a quick and satisfying breakfast.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigerate 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 91

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats, toasted
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together almond butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Fold in the toasted oats, then the chocolate chips.
  2. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 1 heaping Tbsp each). Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 6mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

These no-bake oat balls are a perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack option. They are easily customizable with different nut butters or additions like dried fruit.

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