Vanilla Cinnamon Energy Balls

I. AM. OBSESSED. with energy balls! They are our new go-to snack and even breakfast. The kids love to eat them and help me make them.

• Homemade

• Inexpensive

• Nutrient dense

• Filling

• Portable

• You can make a big batch, freeze them, and thaw when ready!

• Allergy friendly

• Easily modifiable to suit your tastes or what you have on hand

• No baking

Are you sold yet? Give these a try and let me know! Recipe inspired by CotterCrunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder

• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for coating)

• 1/4 to 1/3 cup nut butter or sunflower butter

• 1-2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

Directions:

• Grind oats in a food processor then add all other ingredients and quickly pulse them until mixed. If you don't have a food processor, don't worry! You can just combine all these ingredients and form the balls, you will just get a different textured ball - but equally yummy!

• You might need to add more honey or nut butter if the batter gets to dry.

• Roll into 1-1.5 inch balls and place on a cookie tray or plastic ware with parchment paper underneath.

• Let them freeze for 20-30 minutes then transfer into a Ziploc bag.

• Dust with additional cinnamon and vanilla protein if desired.

• Keep in fridge or freezer for up to 6 weeks.