Craving something sweet, chewy, satisfying and nourishing? I’ve got you covered with these oatmeal cookie energy balls.

These energy balls can be made in advance and kept in the fridge or freezer for days when you’re running out of the house, or they can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet treat. Basically, any time you want a little something to munch on these energy balls come in handy.

If you’re not much of a chocolate and peanut butter fan- first of all, I don’t think we can be friends- but second of all, the peanut butter can be swapped out for sunflower seed butter, almond butter, cashew butter, etc. and the chocolate chips can be replaced with basically any nut or seed you want.

If you’re more of a visual person, I also have a Youtube Video of me making these oatmeal energy balls, along with two other delicious plant-based snacks!

I hope you enjoy these little pieces of heaven as much as I do!

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Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls

These peanut-buttery, sweet and satisfying oatmeal cookie energy balls are perfect for those days when you're running out the door and need to grab a snack or just enjoying as a sweet treat. If you have kiddos who can't bring peanut butter to school, try swapping for sunflower seed butter!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword easy dessert, easy snack, energy ball, plant-based, plant-based dessert, plant-based snack, recipe, snack, vegan dessert, vegan snack

Prep Time 15

Servings energy balls

Author Lauren McNeill, RD

Ingredients

1 cup large flake oats
1/4 cup chia seeds
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp peanut butter
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

Place large flake oats in a blender or food processor. Blend for ~5 seconds, until oats are chopped.
Place oats in a large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients to the bowl.
Mix all ingredients together until combined.
Once combined, roll mixture into balls (about 2 tbsp in each) and place on a plate.
Refrigerate balls for at least 15 minutes before consuming.