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Best Energy Balls for Kids

Best Energy Balls for Kids: The Yummy No-Bake Snack

These Best Energy Balls for Kids are a quick, nutritious no-bake snack that kids will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course snacks
Servings 10 balls
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • microwave
  • - Spoon

Ingredients
  

For the Mixture

  • 1 cup Peanut Butter or almond/sunflower seed butter for allergies
  • 1/3 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan version
  • 1 cup Oat Flour or ground rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional for richer flavor
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds or flaxseed as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Raisins or dried cranberries/chocolate chips for variety

Instructions
 

How to Make the Best Energy Balls for Kids

  • Microwave the peanut butter and honey for 15-30 seconds until warm. Stir together until smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the warm peanut butter mixture with the oat flour, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and raisins.
  • Use your hands to blend all ingredients together thoroughly to form a cohesive dough.
  • Scoop out a spoonful of the mixture and roll it into a 1-inch ball.
  • Place the energy balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

These energy balls can be customized with different nut butters and add-ins for variety.
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