Simply Wonderful Treasure Balls
Discover the joy of wholesome snacking with "Simply Wonderful Treasure Balls," a no-bake, nutrient-packed treat that's ready in just 10 minutes! These delightful energy bites combine the nutty richness of almond butter, the natural sweetness of honey or maple syrup, and the satisfying crunch of rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Mini chocolate chips and dried cranberries add a pop of indulgent and tart flavor, making these bites a perfect balance of healthy and delicious. With a simple mix-and-roll process, these portable snacks are ideal for meal prep, on-the-go fuel, or a guilt-free dessert. Plus, they’re easily customizable and can be made vegan-friendly! Store them in the fridge or freezer for a convenient grab-and-go option that the whole family will adore.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.75 cups Almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 0.33 cups Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.25 cups Mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups Shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.25 cups Dried cranberries (or other dried fruit of choice, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and dried cranberries.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond butter and honey together for 15-20 seconds to make them easier to mix. Stir well to combine.
Pour the almond butter and honey mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Add the vanilla extract and salt.
Use a wooden spoon or clean hands to mix everything together until fully combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold its shape when pressed. If it’s too dry, add an extra teaspoon of honey or almond butter.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your palms. Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up.
Place the treasure balls on a small baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate the treasure balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Store the treasure balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.8 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.8 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.3 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 700 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1834 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
