Delicious Oat Balls – Ready in 10 Minutes

Delicious Nutty Oatballs – A Healthy Snack for All Ages

Crunchy, sweet, and entirely natural, these nutty oatballs are a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without any added sugar. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, they’re an ideal post‑workout snack or a quick breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (or finely ground whole oats)
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or a mix)
• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (or additional oats/ nuts)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup date paste (or finely chopped dates, crushed)
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ tsp liquid vanilla extract
• ¼ cup warm water
• ¾ cup whole oats (or shredded coconut) – for coating

Instructions

1. Toast the oats and nuts in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until lightly browned and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
2. Transfer the toasted mixture to a bowl and add flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to combine.
3. Warm the peanut butter, date paste, honey, vanilla, and water in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and easy to mix.
4. Combine the warm mixture with the oat‑nut blend and stir until everything is well coated.
5. Cool the dough on a sheet for 5–10 minutes until it’s easy to handle.
6. Form the mixture into tablespoon‑sized balls.
7. Coat each ball by rolling it in whole oats (or coconut) until fully wrapped.
8. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or until firm (about 2 hours for room‑temperature storage). Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~200 kcal | Protein: 6 g | Carbs: 30 g | Fat: 9 g | Fiber: 4 g