Blueberry Coconut Oat Energy Balls [vegan, gluten-free]

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.

*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.

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