Chia Seed Energy Balls Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This Chia Oatmeal Energy Balls recipe is quick and easy, and packed with protein and makes a super convenient snack for any time of the day. We mix plenty of healthy ingredients, like chia seeds, flax and oats, along with fun ones like M&Ms and Rice Krispies to please even your littlest eaters.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: energy balls

Calories: 193kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

2 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
½ Cup Coconut shredded and sweetened
1 Cup Rice Krispies
⅔ Cup Flaxseed ground
½ Cup Chia Seeds
2 scoops Chocolate Protein Powder any flavor or brand will do
½ Cup Honey can substitute agave or maple syrup
1 Cup Nut Butter almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter or a mix
¼ teaspoon Salt
½-1 Cup M&M Candies or small chocolate chips
Coconut Oil optional

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, coconut, Rice Krispies, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, protein powder, honey, salt and M&Ms. Mix with a rubber spatula until well combined.
If it's a little dry, add a little more honey (or coconut oil will work well, too). The "dough" should resemble dry cookie dough. When you scoop and lightly pack it together, it should stay in a ball and not break.
Using a 1-½ Tablespoon (.75 oz) scoop, scoop your dough into evenly sized balls. Use your hands to finish rolling into a nice ball shape. You can use a little coconut oil on your hands if you need to.
To store the energy balls, place them in a large airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Use parchment paper or wax paper between the layers of the energy balls to keep them from sticking to each other. Enjoy!

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