Oatmeal Energy Balls Snack (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
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1/2 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly substitute
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey or agave
→ Optional Ingredients
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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1/8 tsp salt
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Handful mini chocolate chips or raisins
# Instructions:
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If the nut butter is not already soft, gently warm it until easy to stir.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, chia seeds, and salt.
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Add the nut butter and sweetener to the dry ingredients. Stir until evenly combined.
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Roll the mixture into balls or press into cookie shapes. Transfer to a container for storage.
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Store leftovers in a covered container for up to one week at room temperature, three weeks in the refrigerator, or four months in the freezer.
# Notes:
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Readers also really love creamy Lemon Truffles as a similar treat.