Field Trip Nut-Free Energy Balls (Printable)

Chewy energy balls made with oats, honey, and seeds; a wholesome nut-free snack option.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
03 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, nut-free
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
08 - 1/3 cup honey
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut if using, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until everything is evenly combined and the mixture holds together firmly when pressed.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls with consistent size and density.
05 - Place the shaped balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set.
06 - Transfer the chilled energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely foolproof, requiring no baking and coming together in under 15 minutes while you're doing other things.
  • The combination of oats, seeds, and honey tastes indulgent without any refined sugar hiding in the ingredient list.
  • You can make a double batch and forget about them in the fridge for a week of grab-and-go mornings.
02 -
  • If your mixture seems too loose after mixing, it usually means your sunflower seed butter was especially runny or your honey was measured generously; chill it in the bowl for 10 minutes before attempting to roll, and everything becomes manageable.
  • Don't skip the salt—I made a batch without it once thinking I was being health-conscious, and the sweetness just sat flat on your tongue without any complexity or balance.
03 -
  • Slightly damp hands make rolling these so much less frustrating and sticky than dry hands, so keep a small bowl of water nearby as you work.
  • If you find yourself making these weekly, prepare the dry ingredient mixture in batches and store it in a sealed container, so you only need to mix the wet ingredients and combine them when you're ready to roll.
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