Description
These trail mix energy balls are a quick, no-bake snack packed with oats, nut butter, honey, and classic trail mix add-ins. Perfect for after school, road trips, or anytime you need lasting energy and wholesome comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or almonds; or pumpkin/sunflower seeds for nut-free)
- 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (use dairy-free for vegan)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set out all ingredients and measuring tools.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, raisins or cranberries, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, sea salt, and cinnamon. Stir until well distributed.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix with a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon until sticky and well combined. If mixture seems dry, add more nut butter or honey; if too sticky, add more oats.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for 10 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions (about 20g each) and roll between your palms to form balls. Place each ball on the lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the rolled balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up (or freeze for 10 minutes if short on time).
- Transfer chilled balls to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Chill the mixture before rolling for easier shaping. Use a cookie scoop for uniform balls. Adjust wet and dry ingredients for desired texture. Toast nuts or coconut for extra flavor. For nut-free or vegan, use sunflower seed butter and maple syrup. Store in fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: energy balls, trail mix, after school snack, no bake, healthy snack, oats, peanut butter, gluten free, vegan option, kid friendly