No-Bake Cherry Oat Balls
Chewy, naturally sweet energy bites featuring rolled oats, dried cherries, and almond butter—perfect for a quick snack or grab-and-go breakfast.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: —
- Total Time: 30 minutes (including chill)
- Yield: About 18 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (70 g) dried cherries, chopped
- ½ cup (128 g) creamy almond butter, well-stirred
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp (14 g) ground flaxseed
- 3 Tbsp (30 g) mini dark-chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- In a medium bowl, stir together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, chopped dried cherries, ground flaxseed, and chocolate chips (if using). Mix with a sturdy spoon or your hands until everything is evenly coated and forms a cohesive dough.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up—this makes rolling easier.
- Scoop one heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture (about 18 balls).
- Enjoy right away, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
- Swap almond butter for peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter to suit preferences or allergies.
- For vegan bites, use pure maple syrup instead of honey and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- The mixture may seem crumbly at first—if it doesn’t hold together after chilling, stir in 1–2 teaspoons water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (≈20 g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: no-bake, energy balls, cherry oat bites, healthy snack, quick breakfast