Fuel your day with these no-bake oatmeal bliss balls. They’re soft, with a chewy texture, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Ready in minutes, and impossible to just eat one.
These protein balls are perfect for breakfast, post-workout snacks, or anytime you need a little energy boost or a little sweet bite.
Like my blueberry, double chocolate, lemon, peanut butter bliss balls and salted caramel energy bites, these oatmeal bliss balls are vegan, easy to make, and made using wholesome ingredients.
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Ingredients + Substitutions
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this delicious oatmeal bliss balls recipe.
- Oats: Use rolled oats or quick oats, and not steel-cut oats, since we're not baking this treat. Choose certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Almond butter: Choose natural almond butter (or another nut butter) made with just 1 ingredient. Or make your own from scratch. You may also use other nut butters such as cashew butter, natural peanut butter, or pecan butter. For nut-free, try sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter.
- Vanilla: Choose pure vanilla extract, not artificially flavoured.
- Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup, or another liquid sweetener, such as date syrup or honey for natural sweetness.
- Cinnamon: For added flavour, but you may omit it if preferred.
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Instructions
(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
- Stir with a rubber spatula until combined.
Spoon the mixture, roll it into balls, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and then enjoy this healthy snack over the next several days.
Variations
- Mix-ins: toss in some chia seeds, hemp seeds mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, raisins, dried cranberries or cherries, or cacao powder for added flavour.
- For extra protein: substitute ¼ cup of the oats with almond flour.
For a nut-free energy ball, try our double chocolate bliss balls.
Storage
Keep these energy balls in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
This is the perfect easy snack to keep on hand for yourself and your kids.
Expert Tips
- Use slightly wet hands to shape the balls to prevent sticking. The batter will be sticky, which is normal.
- The rolled balls will be soft, so refrigerate them for at least 1 hour before enjoying them to help them harden and set.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free if preferred
- ⅓ cup creamy almond butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add everything to a large mixing bowl and stir until combined and the oats are evenly coated.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, placing them on your parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate the energy balls for 1 hour (or longer) to firm them up before enjoying.
Notes
- Use slightly wet hands to shape the balls to prevent sticking. The batter will be sticky, which is normal.
- The rolled balls will be soft, so refrigerate them for at least 1 hour before enjoying them to help them harden and set.
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