No Bake Peanut Butter Quinoa Energy Balls
Chewy, no-bake energy bites made with cooked quinoa, oats, peanut butter, and a touch of maple for a wholesome snack.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet or tray
- freezer or refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, shredded coconut, raisins or dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt to the bowl.
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until the mixture is evenly combined; alternatively, pulse briefly in a food processor or blender until it holds together but still has some texture.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball and place them on a baking sheet or tray.
- Chill the balls in the freezer or refrigerator for about 2 hours, until firm.
- Enjoy the energy balls once firm.
Notes
- Use any nut butter if you prefer a different flavor.
- You can pulse in a food processor for a smoother texture.
- Roll balls tighter for firmer bites.
- Make them smaller for bite-sized snacks.