Description
Energy Balls & More – Healthy School Lunch Ideas are the perfect nutritious snack for busy families. These chewy, sweet bites are filled with wholesome ingredients and offer a delicious way to keep kids energized throughout the day. Ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or even a pre-workout boost, these energy balls are easy to make and customize, ensuring your little ones will be excited to snack on them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, blend nut butter with honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine rolled oats, chocolate chips, and dried fruit in the first bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Form the mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands or a scoop.
- Chill the energy balls in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize these energy balls by adding seeds or swapping out nuts based on preference. - For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like cinnamon or vanilla extract. - Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.