Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup natural, creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons 100% pure fruit strawberry jelly or jam
- 1/3 cup sweetened, flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup cherry-flavored dried cranberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients except the dried cranberries thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Add Cranberries: Stir in the dried cranberries gently until just combined, so they remain intact and evenly spread throughout the mixture.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, firmly press the mixture into one-inch sized balls, shaping them compactly so they hold together without falling apart.
- Chill: Place the formed energy balls in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve to improve firmness and flavor melding.
Notes
- For best texture, use quick oats rather than rolled or old-fashioned oats.
- You can substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like raisins or chopped dates.
- Store the energy balls in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- To make it vegan, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
