These Blueberry Coconut Oat Energy Balls are great for on-the-go snacking. Healthy fats and carbohydrates, plus a boost of plant protein! Vegan and gluten-free.
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*photos updated July 2018, recipe just slightly adapted and simplified*
BALLS HOW I’VE MISSED YOU. Guys, I seriously haven’t made balls in so long and I’m not even sure why. Possibly because I’ve been making bars, and testing out healthy brownie recipes (with little success, I might add. Not complaining though, because they still taste damn good. I actually just had one after din and I’m having second thoughts… maybe I’ll share them after all.)
So how is everyone’s week going?! Mine feels like it’s been going a little slow, not going to lie. TGIAF though. Got some fun recipes planned to test this weekend. And I finally made a haircut appointment (because I know you were all wondering). My hair is the longest its been in… gosh I don’t know, five years? And I no longer have bangs. Which is just kind of weird for me! (Again, because you all know…) But I can’t say I HATE it… I’m on the fence. I love being able to throw my hair into a messy bun for the gym and not worry about bobby-pinning the crap out of my bangs to get them to stay put. But then I kind of miss them at times. It was like a sense of security for me.
Sorry, why are we talking about bangs again? We’re here for the balls. DUH.
Blueberry Coconut Oat Energy Balls {with protein}
So as one could have guessed, snack balls are pretty awesome. They’re easy, quick, and freaking tasty. I started with my super trusty original oat ball recipe, and changed some things up from there.
what you need
- organic gluten-free rolled oats
- plant protein powder (I used this)
- unsweetened coconut flakes
- dried blueberries
- chia seeds
- cinnamon and nutmeg (optional)
- nut or seed butter
- honey or brown rice syrup
- vanilla extract
- non-dairy milk of choice
While I will use whey protein in my morning shakes, I like the addition of plant protein to balls and bars because the texture holds up just a little bit better in comparison to adding whey. I also enjoy getting a balance of protein from a variety of sources.
The great thing about this recipe is the ball mixture comes together in a matter of less than five minutes, and no food processor needed! Then I like to refrigerate the mixture for about 20 minutes, so the dough is easier to roll into balls. I then scoop the mixture into a rounded tablespoon, roll em up, and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
AND DONE. You now have balls for days…
But seriously these little guys are delightful and a nice change up from the common peanut butter chocolate chip ball. I shared these with Drew’s family recently and they devoured them! Always fun to surprise them with healthy snacks that taste good and are good for them.
Blueberry Coconut Oat Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup plant protein powder, I like this one
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg, optional
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 3/4 cup dried blueberries
- 2 TBS chia seeds
- 2/3 cup natural nut or seed butter, I love cashew here!
- 1/4 cup raw honey or brown rice syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 TBS non-dairy milk*
Instructions
- In a large bowl add oats, protein powder, spices, coconut flakes, dried blueberries and chia seeds; stir until combined.
- In a small bowl stir together nut butter, honey and vanilla extract. Use microwave to melt nut butter and sticky sweetener together if necessary.
- Add nut butter mixture to your bowl of dry ingredients, stirring gently with sturdy spatula until mixture comes together. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until fully combined. Use your hands if necessary to ensure everything is well coated and combined. Let dough ball mixture sit in fridge for 20-30 minutes for easier ball making.
- Once set, using a rounded tablespoon scoop dough and roll into balls. You should get about 24 balls. Store balls in airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks, or store in freezer for a longer period of time, about 1-2 months if stored properly.
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