There’s something so comforting about having a homemade snack waiting in the fridge — especially one that feels nourishing and a little treat-like at the same time. These Almond Energy Balls are just that. They’re soft and chewy on the inside, with a little crunch from the sliced almonds on the outside.
What I love most about them is how easy they are. Everything goes into the food processor, you scoop and roll, and in just a few minutes you have a whole tray of wholesome little bites. They’re sweetened naturally with honey and filled with simple pantry staples like oats, flax, and chia. Nothing fancy, just real ingredients that come together in the best way.
Why You’ll Love These Almond Energy Balls
- No-bake and ready in about 15 minutes ⏱️
- Wholesome ingredients you can feel good about 🌿
- Naturally sweetened with honey 🍯
- Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or after-school treat ✨
How to Make Them
Step 1: Add oats, flax seed, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, and salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture starts to stick together. TIP: Add a couple splashes of water if mixture is too try and not sticking together well.
Step 2: Scoop out spoonfuls and roll into balls with your hands.
Step 3: Roll each ball into sliced almonds pressing slightly so they stick.
Step 4: And that’s it! Keep rolling until all of the mixture is all used up.
Full Recipe Below:
No-Bake Almond Energy Balls (Easy Healthy Snack)
Equipment
- 1 food processor these can also be made in 1 large bowl and mixed by hand
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup or agave
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds for rolling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract you can also add 1/2 tsp almond extract for more almond flavor
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine oats, almond butter, flaxseed, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, and salt.
- Pulse until the mixture comes together and sticks when pressed. (Add a few splashes of water while mixing if mixture looks too dry.)
- Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Roll each ball in sliced almonds to coat.
- Place on a plate or tray. Enjoy right away, or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
Enjoy! 💛
These are the kinds of snacks that feel special without much effort. I like making a batch on Sunday so they’re there all week long — for that mid-morning coffee break ☕, after a walk outside, or when you just want a little something sweet. They keep beautifully in the fridge and always feel like a small treat, even though they’re full of good-for-you ingredients.
Sometimes the simplest recipes really are the ones we come back to again and again. 💛
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