Hello Friends! Today we will be making energy balls. Energy balls are a delicious snack made from pantry staples so they are a perfect snack for when the budget is tight of you just really don’t want to shop. 😊
Printable recipe can be found at the bottom of this post!
Energy balls are packed full of natural ingredients and can be easily made without the additives of processed foods.
These energy balls are made with five simple ingredients but can be adjusted to what you have available in your pantry.
From our pantry I used the following ingredients:
4 cups of quick cooking oats
2 cups of peanut butter
1 cup chopped walnuts (can easily substitute other types of nuts)
1 cup honey
1 cup chocolate chips (raisins or dried cranberries are also delicious)
I started by chopping a cup of walnuts into tiny bits. The smaller pieces allows the energy balls to have a smoother texture.
Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. I use a spoon to mix at first but then use my hands to ensure all the ingredients are throughly combined.
Once combined, you will want to wash your hands before forming your balls. Clean and slightly damp hands allows the balls to form more easily and not stick to your hands.
Energy balls should have 1 inch diameters. Lay out the energy balls in a single layer and refrigerate until chilled. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for long term storage .
We freeze the energy balls for snacks after soccer practice. Pack them frozen in a cooler and by the time practice is over the energy balls are defrosted and ready to enjoy.
This is an easy recipe to get the children involved and make their own snacks. Be creative and use want you already have on hand to make a low cost and delicious snack!
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