Chia Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

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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.

Chia Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls lined in rows.

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.

Why this recipe works
Recipe ingredients:
Additions/ Substitutions
Step by step instructions
Expert tips
Recipe FAQs
Other no bake snacks you’ll love:
Chia Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls Recipe

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:

Ingredients needed to make chocolate chip oatmeal balls.

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

All the energy ball ingredients added to a bowl. — Step 1

Step 1: Add all of the ingredients in a large bowl.

The energy ball dough mixed together. — Step 2

Step 2: Mix all the ingredients together then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.

Using a cookie scoop to roll out the energy balls. — Step 3

Step 3: Roll the dough into balls.

Energy balls rolled into balls and on a plate. — Step 4

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

How do you store these?

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.

How many calories are in an energy ball?

Roughly 100 calories.

Can you make these nut-free?

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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5 from 13 votes