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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Oat Balls

Learn to make delicious no-bake oat balls that are perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack. These can be prepared ahead of time and stored for up to two weeks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Calories: 91
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oat Balls
  • 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. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls, using about 1 heaping tablespoon for each ball. Store the balls in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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

Notes

These no-bake oat balls are a convenient and healthy option for busy mornings. You can customize them by adding other ingredients like shredded coconut or chopped nuts.

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