Easy No-Bake Energy Balls for Kids
One thing that most children have in common is their love of snacks! It can be tricky to come up with different snacks for your kids that aren’t packed with unnecessary sugars and artificial ingredients. We think these Kid-Friendly No-Bake Energy Balls will be the perfect addition to your list of healthy snacks for your little ones!
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients that require no oven time, these energy balls are a breeze to make and a hit with kids of all ages. Packed with nutritious goodness from Maja's Cacao + Coconut Overnight Oats and your favorite nut butter, these bite-sized treats provide a burst of energy without any artificial additives. Whether it's for a quick school snack or an afternoon pick-me-up, our Easy No-Bake Energy Balls are sure to be a new favorite!
Easy No-Bake Energy Balls for Kids Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pouch Maja's Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
- Flax egg: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water
- 12 tablespoons butter (¾ cup)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 5 tbsp coconut oil (or sub another type of oil like canola)
- 5 Tablespoons Brewer's Yeast Powder
- 2 cups of rolled oats
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup flaked coconut; ¼ cup sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons almond butter
Instructions:
In a medium sized bowl, combine the mashed banana, maple syrup, coconut oil, nut butter (peanut or almond), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Next, add in the overnight oat mix and mix again.
Once these ingredients have blended togmedium-sizedether, gently fold in the pretzel pieces and craisins. Take a small scoop of the mixture (about 2 inches) and roll it into small balls. This recipe should make about 24 mini energy balls. Add them to a Mini Cupcake Pan or a lined baking sheet. Place them in the fridge to set for at least 2 hours before enjoying.
These energy balls can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or thrown in the freezer to enjoy at a later date!
