Almond Butter Energy Balls With Chocolate & Coconut

Yes, so long as they use nutritious ingredients (like these ones do!)

These almond butter energy balls are filled with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, chia seeds, and coconut.

These ingredients provide a unique combination of fiber-rich carbohydrates, heart-healthy fats, and plant-based protein. Carbohydrates give you energy, and that energy gets sustained by the fiber, fats, and protein – these nutrients take longer to digest and slow your blood sugar response, so that you feel full, satisfied, and energized for longer!

If you’re interested in the unique nutrition benefits of these almond butter oat balls in particular, here are some of the impressive nutrition stats of their key ingredients:

Rolled Oats:

• a great source of soluble fiber, which helps to lower LDL cholesterol, improve blood sugar control, promote a healthy gut, and increase feelings of fullness/satiety
• a source of plant-based protein
• a great source of many micronutrients, such as:
  • manganese
  • phosphorus
  • magnesium
  • copper
  • iron
  • zinc
  • B-vitamins, like thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid

Almond Butter:

• a good source of heart-healthy unsaturated fats
• a good source of dietary fiber
• a good source of plant-based protein
• rich in micronutrients, like:
  • magnesium
  • calcium
  • iron
  • vitamin E

Coconut:

• rich in minerals, like:
  • manganese
  • copper
  • magnesium
  • selenium
  • potassium
  • iron
  • zinc
• a source of insoluble fiber, which helps to promote digestive health and regularity

All you need to make these almond butter energy balls are 9 simple, healthy ingredients:

• creamy almond butter, unsweetened
• vanilla extract
• rolled oats
• chocolate chips, semi-sweet
• desiccated coconut
• cinnamon
• honey
• chia seeds
• salt

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Why are my energy balls not sticking together?

Likely because the ratio of dry ingredients to the wet (“binding”) ingredients is off. In this case, simply add a little bit more almond butter or honey to the mixture until you can easily form a ball in your hands!

Conversely, if the mixture is too wet, simply add some more rolled oats until the texture is right.

Do energy balls need to be refrigerated?

Yes! While it’s ok to keep these out of the fridge for a few hours (say, if you want to take them somewhere as a to-go snack), I would store them in the fridge at home. It will help to keep the energy bites firm and fresh.

How long are energy balls good for in the fridge?

If you think you’ll eat these almond butter energy balls within a week, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Can you freeze energy balls?

Yes! If you’d like to keep these energy balls for longer than a week, you can store them in a freezer-safe container in the freezer.

Simply thaw the balls for a few minutes before you enjoy them (or else they will be too hard to bite into)!