Crunchy Oats Energy Balls- Happy pill (no sugar option)

Wondering why this recipe is named crunchy oats energy balls? No more surprises. Roasted almond nuts is the reason behind it. This is a very simple, go to recipe whenever you feel like having a snack but too lazy to bake.

I first tried energy balls at one of my friend’s house and I fell in love right away. What else next? I made some at home 🙂

They are so delicious and addictive as you take bite after bite. You can always store these energy balls in the freezer bag which can last fresh for months while you still get to enjoy the crunch. I used oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, dates, peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and roasted unsalted almonds.

I also added some chocolate chunks which is optional. Other extra ingredients that you can include are shredded coconuts, other types of nuts or mixed trails of nut, raisins or even dried cranberries because why not?

Oat haters, worry not! You can’t really taste the oats in this recipe. For those with peanuts allergies, you could use any other nut butter. My personal favourite is unsweetened, unsalted almond butter.

Here are the lists of ingredients to make these energy balls with their benefits:

Oats: You can use either rolled oats or oats in the form of oat flour. They help to regulate blood sugar, aid in digestion, lowers cholesterol, has antioxidant properties while keeping u full for a longer duration.

Cocoa powder: Mood booster, antioxidant properties, proves to provide protection against cardiovascular diseases.

Dates: Energy booster, natural sweetener.

Nut butter: Rich source of protein. 

Roasted almonds: High in protein.

Chia Seeds: High in fibre and a source of antioxidant.

Coconut oil: Immunity booster, lowers bad cholesterol.

Maple syrup: low glycemic index sweetener.

I also added some chocolate chunks which is optional. Other extra ingredients that you can include are shredded coconuts, other types of nuts or mixed trails of nut, raisins or even dried cranberries because why not?

This recipe is also suitable for anyone with diabetes. You just gotta go with the dark chocolate chunks rather than milk or white chocolate. In fact, this is a healthy snack option for school and office at anytime of the day.