You would not believe how many requests I get for this recipe! There is not a person who has tried these and not loved them. They are so addicting that I find excuses to eat them all day: pre-morning workout energy boost, afternoon snack, and even an after dinner dessert. My mouth waters just thinking about them!

This little bite-sized snack is actually packed with all kinds good for you ingredients: chia seeds, flaxseed meal, oats, almonds, and cacao nibs. That’s why they can count as a healthy snack AND pass for dessert! I buy my chia seeds and almond butter from Trader Joe’s and my flaxseed meal and cacao nibs on amazon.

Everything can be combined in one bowl! Very little mess :)

Seriously, try these balls.

Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• ¼ cup sliced almonds, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup almond butter (room temperature)
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or cacoa nibs*

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients in one bowl. Be sure to use a big spatula or wooden spoon because the mixture is thick and will require a little muscle! You will want to chop the sliced almonds up so that they mix well with everything.

Once everything is evenly combined, roll into 1-inch balls.  At this size, you will get close to 30. Put them in a Tupperware container and let chill in the refrigerator for at least a few hours. They taste best cold!

You can store for as long as you want in the refrigerator, but I guarantee they will get eaten quickly!

*If you don’t have mini chocolate chips, you could chop up normal sized chocolate chips. Or, try cacoa nibs for a healthy alternative! Cacao nibs contain no sugar and are considered a super food, loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and magnesium.