Chia Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
These chia oatmeal chocolate chip balls are healthy no bake energy balls that are full of filling and good-for-you ingredients. They are quick and easy to put together and make for great portable on-the-go snacks. These are naturally gluten free, grain free, dairy free and Vegan.
I love having healthy snacks in the fridge for when I need a pick-me-up. My Apple Pie Energy Bites and Pumpkin Stuffed Dates are two that I love having ready and waiting for me. But when I’m looking for a classic energy ball, nothing beats these chocolate chip oatmeal balls.
They taste kind of like yummy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, but in a healthier, gluten-free, and Vegan form. They are always a life saver for those times I need a healthy energy boost.
Table of Contents
- Why this recipe works
- Recipe ingredients:
- Additions/ Substitutions
- Step by step instructions
- Expert tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Other no bake snacks you’ll love:
Why this recipe works
- There is no refined sugar or flour in them.
- They are full of healthy fats and omega 3s.
- They are gluten free, grain free and Vegan.
- They are easy to customize to your tastes or dietary needs.
- They are great to help curb cravings and hunger.
- You have delicious oatmeal bites ready and waiting for you in the fridge.
- You can have them as a snack or on-the-go breakfast.
Recipe ingredients:
- Rolled oats– any old fashioned rolled oats work here. If you want to make sure that your oats are gluten-free, then make sure the bag certifies that they are gluten free.
- Almond flour– almond meal or almond flour both work here.
- Chia seeds– fresh chia seeds work great here.
- Vanilla– this adds a nice flavor to the oat bites.
- Maple syrup– this is an easy healthy sweetener to use. Make sure to use 100% pure maple syrup.
- Almond butter– drippy almond butter works best.
- Chocolate chips– regular or mini chocolate chips work best. Make sure they are dairy-free if that is important to you.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Instead of almond butter, you can use a different kind of nut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Instead of chocolate chips, you can add chocolate candies or raisins.
- Instead of chia seeds, you can use hemp hearts.
- Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey, but the recipe won’t be Vegan anymore.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 2: Mix all the ingredients together then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Roll the dough into balls.
Step 4: Put the energy balls into the refrigerator.
Expert tips
- To roll the dough into balls
- If using you hands to roll the dough into balls, then wet your hands so the dough doesn’t stick to them.
- I find using a small cookie scoop best to roll the balls.
- If you want this recipe to be dairy free, use dairy free chocolate.
- I like enjoy life chocolate chips, Hu chocolate chips, or Trader Joes chocolate chips.
Recipe FAQs
You can store any leftover energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Roughly 100 calories.
Yes! Just use sunflower seed butter and replace the almond flour with extra rolled oats.
Other no bake snacks you’ll love:
Like these Healthy No Bake Cookies by Veggie Balance. They are like these balls but in cookie form and made with a few healthy ingredients. YUM
These Blueberry Date Energy Balls are great! They are made with blueberry powder and have the best flavor!
These mousse balls are amazing. They combine dairy free coco whip, melted chocolate and crushed cookies.
These Keto Cookie Dough Fat Bombs are an egg-free and delicious keto sweet snack.
These S’more Rice Krispies Treats are a fun twist on the classic.
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Chia Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
- a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes. Then, roll into balls. I like to use a small cookie scoop.
- Refridgerate for 2 hours. Then, store in an airtight container. These should last about a week in the fridge. Note: these also taste good at room temperature and can be stored for 3 days at room temperature.
- Yields: 16 snack balls.
Notes
- To roll the dough into balls
- If using you hands to roll the dough into balls, then wet your hands so the dough doesn’t stick to them.
- I find using a small cookie scoop best to roll the balls.
- If you want this recipe to be dairy free, use dairy free chocolate.
- I like enjoy life chocolate chips, Hu chocolate chips, or Trader Joes chocolate chips.
Nutrition
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22 Comments on “Chia Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls”
I like to pack protein or energy ball filled with superfoods in to my daughters lunch/breakfast preschool box. Filling and nutritious!
Absolutely love these portable little snacks! So good.
Me toooo!
LOL, I’ve waited even long than you, I guess – I’m never had a snack ball! But I always love oatmeal cookies, and when you add chocolate chips… So tempting!
Oatmeal cookies are always way too tempting!
We periodically will go meatless for a few days / weeks. I usually make a big batch of balls to snack on. I’ll have to try this next time.
Yes! Let me know if you do!
These look great, but I am bad at having snacks like this on the counter. One snack turns into the whole batch gone in a day.
Haha I know what you mean.
These sound amazing, and with those oats and chocolate, I’m pretty sure even my toddler would devour these for an afternoon snack! Little would he know there’s some other good stuff packed in there. 🙂 It’s perfect!
Such a good idea for a toddler. I’ll have to remember that when my little one is born. 🙂
Oh, my!! I’m forever in the market for nutritious after workout snacks. These little bites of goodness would be perfect take along to keep energy up. Can’t wait to make some.
Great idea to have these after a workout. I bet they would work well with protein powder!
You and me both! I just tried energy balls a few weeks ago and I’m in love! I haven’t made them with chia seeds yet though but it sounds fantastic! Flax is good too!
Yes, I need to buy some flax!
I’ve never really gotten into the energy ball craze, and I don’t know why! Im training for a half marathon and I know these would be perfect as a post workout refuel
Time to get on that!! They would be great for half marathon training. 🙂
Great stuff. A little ball of energy you can pop in. Plus chia seeds gives your body that nutritious kick you can actually feel.
I love how simple this snack ball recipe is, and I completely agree that the fridge should be stocked with these at all times. I like the idea of having a healthy dessert or sweet snack available all of the time.
Yes!! It reduces the risk of temptation for unhealthy snacks sooo much!
These look so yummy! I personally waited a while to jump on the snack ball wagon. Then while visiting a patient (I’m a home care nurse) they insisted that I try one of their homemade energy balls and they were SOOO good! Honestly, yours look even tastier!
Thank you!! I’m glad I’m not the only one who waited so long 🙂