EASY ALMOND BUTTER ENERGY BALLS | NO BAKE | 5 MINUTES & 5 INGREDIENTS | HIGH PROTEIN SNACK IDEA

almond butter

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Peanut butter is often less expensive and provides similar texture and flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness and is often used in vegan recipes.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and calories, while milk chocolate is more affordable.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: hemp seeds

Flaxseeds are a cost-effective source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Add 3/4 cup of almond butter to a bowl.

If using unsalted almond butter, consider adding salt to taste.

Add 1/2 cup of non-fat dry milk to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of rolled old-fashioned oats.

Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Add 1/3 cup of honey to the mixture.

Stir the mixture until well combined, using a spoon and then your hands if necessary.

If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more honey and a tiny bit more dry milk to make it workable.

Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate the energy balls for 1 hour to firm up.

Optionally, add chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts to the mixture for variation.

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