No-Bake Oatmeal Oatmeal Balls | Healthy Energy Snack Bites

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is a healthier fat option, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave nectar is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar, cocoa nibs are a lower-cost alternative.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: hemp seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Hemp seeds are nutrient-rich, while flaxseeds are often more affordable.

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.

In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: peanut butter or almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon.

Once mixed, use your hands to combine the mixture thoroughly.

Squeeze the mixture together to form tight balls, even if it looks crumbly.

Once formed, they are ready to be enjoyed.

Store in a glass container in the fridge.

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