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Crispy No Bake Energy Balls for Kids

Published August 27, 2019 53 comments >>

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Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today. My kids can’t get enough! Crispy No Bake Energy Balls Recipe

Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber, and protein.  Try making some for your family today!

Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today. My kids can’t get enough! Crispy No Bake Energy Balls Recipe

Ah, summer… when I think about summer vacation I dream about relaxing carefree days without a schedule and lots of sleeping in.

And then reality sets in. Our summers are full of 8 a.m. swim team practice, camps, and evening barbecues. I love the activity, but hate getting my little people up and at ‘em in time for practice.

Lately we have been sleeping in until the last possible second, tossing on our suits, and heading out the door without a moment to spare.

Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today. My kids can’t get enough! Crispy No Bake Energy Balls Recipe

Fast & Healthy Breakfast Option

Breakfast is the one flaw in this near perfect plan. I usually sip coffee during practice and the kids have been resorting to baggies of dry cereal, a piece of toast, or a cold pancake while we drive.

We needed a quick and healthy breakfast option.

I was going to whip up a batch of No Sugar, No Flour, No Oil Healthy Oatmeal Muffins but didn’t want to heat up the house. Instead I tried making a batch of Peanut Butter Pretzel Energy Bites from Pinch of Yum and man, they were delicious! The kids gobbled them up and came looking for more.

Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today. My kids can’t get enough! Crispy No Bake Energy Balls Recipe

Superfood Snacks

My version of Energy Balls has a bit of chocolate and a little crunch. They closely resemble store-bought peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars with a few major differences:

  • No Refined Sugar
  • Whole Grains
  • 6% of Iron (daily value)
  • 8% of Fiber (daily value)
  • 6% Protein (daily value)
  • Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
  • Super Foods (Chia, Flax Seed, Coconut Oil)

These tasty little snacks are full of real food ingredients including whole oats, flax-seed, coconut, and chia seeds. They get their marvelous crunch from crispy rice cereal and are naturally gluten-free.

Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today. My kids can’t get enough! Crispy No Bake Energy Balls Recipe

Kid Friendly Recipe

I love cooking with my kids. It helps them develop their housekeeping skills and makes them more interested in the results. Yep, it’s true, kids are more willing to try new foods when they help prepare them.

This recipe is an easy introduction to cooking: stir, shape, and gobble up the delicious results.

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Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today. My kids can’t get enough! Crispy No Bake Energy Balls Recipe

Crispy No Bake Energy Balls for Kids

★★★★★ 4.8 from 8 reviews
  • Author: Bren
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 32 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: American
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Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today.


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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole rolled oats (chopped lightly in food processor)
  • 1½ cups crispy rice cereal
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup flax seed (ground)
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup virgin coconut oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Stir together peanut butter, coconut oil and honey in a small mixing bowl until smooth
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
  4. Chill mixture for 20 -40 minutes. Press 2 tablespoons of mixture together into small balls and store in a covered glass container. (Do not roll, the balls will crumble.)
  5. Tip: You can also press the mix into a greased 9″ X 13″ pan, chill, and cut into 4 rows of 8 squares.
  6. Chill energy balls for 30 minutes then enjoy.
  7. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Serving Size – 1 energy ball

Nutrition information uses unsweetened coconut and natural peanut butter.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 78
  • Sugar: 3.8
  • Sodium: 3.1
  • Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 5.6
  • Fiber: 1.3
  • Protein: 1.6

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I hope you try this healthy, kid friendly snack. It comes in a cute, crispy package that is appealing to kids (and adults). You’ll notice them disappearing from your fridge quickly!

Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber and protein. Try this easy, no bake recipe today. My kids can’t get enough! Crispy No Bake Energy Balls Recipe

Luckily, you can send the kids to make more!

Strawberry Crispy Energy Balls

You’ll love the strawberry version of this recipe too!

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  1. melissa

    March 6, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    can I substitute the coconut oil

    Reply
    • Bren

      March 6, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      I’ve never made when without coconut oil, let me know if you try!

      Reply
      • Julie Sears

        April 4, 2017 at 11:58 am

        So I made them with liquid coconut oil and am wondering if that’s why they aren’t staying together. The recipe didn’t specify so I wasn’t sure. I moved them to the freezer. The flavor is fantastic, better than any granola bar I’ve eaten!

        Reply
        • Bren

          April 5, 2017 at 9:00 am

          Sorry for the confusion, Julie. You need to use virgin coconut oil… the solid at room temperature coconut oil. I am glad you found a solution to keep them together!

          Reply
  2. Michelle

    January 24, 2017 at 3:35 am

    I just made these. They are delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      January 24, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Thanks, Michelle! I am so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  3. Tanya

    November 23, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Hi do you think these would be nice with coco pops instead of rice crispies

    Reply
    • Bren

      November 24, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Yes, I think coco pops would work. Let me know if you like the substitution.

      Reply
      • Tanya

        November 26, 2016 at 1:01 am

        Thank you, also could I use ground flaxseed meal instead of ground flaxseed. Is this the same thing? Thanks

        Reply
        • Bren

          November 26, 2016 at 1:33 pm

          Yes, flaxseed meal and ground flaxseed are the same thing! Make sure to store it in the fridge or freezer, it goes bad quickly after it is ground.

          Reply
          • Cathy Truesdale

            August 14, 2018 at 10:18 am

            What kind of crispy rice cereal do you mean? My husband bought some for me at a health food store and I’m not sure it will work. It’s Erewhon’s Crispy Brown Rice Cereal. It says they “puff the rice to its crispy best for a cereal that’s not too sweet”.

          • Bren

            August 16, 2018 at 9:58 am

            Cathy, I use Rice Krispies or a similar cereal. It sounds like your cereal would work. 🙂 Good luck!

  4. Kate

    October 26, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I have a type 1 diabetic and count carbs…any per serving nutrition information?

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 26, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Kate, I added the information to the bottom of the post. If you make the recipe using unsweetened coconut and natural peanut better with no sugar added and make 32 balls, each energy ball will be: Calories 92, Total Fat 6g, Cholesterol 0.3mg, Sodium 3mg, Total Carbohydrate 8.7g, Sugars 3.8g, Protein 2.1g.

      Reply
      • Eileen

        March 5, 2017 at 8:17 am

        What is the fiber per serving?

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        • Bren

          March 6, 2017 at 7:52 am

          There are 1.3 grams of fiber per energy ball.

          Reply
  5. Amanda

    October 17, 2016 at 11:16 am

    They are delicious! But I can’t get them to stay together in balls. Any suggestions?

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 17, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Try refrigerating the mixture for an hour then shaping. You can also add a bit more peanut butter or honey.

      Reply
  6. Katie

    October 11, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Hi I’m just wondering when you say cup what measure is this. Thank you

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      October 11, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Katie, a cup is a US measurement that is equal to approximately 90 gram or 3.17 oz of oats. You can see more dry and liquid measurement equivalents here.

      .

      Reply
  7. Tiffany

    September 1, 2016 at 8:46 am

    What can you substitute for the shredded coconut?

    Reply
    • Carol Shaughnessy

      September 3, 2016 at 9:11 am

      I used almond powder as a substitute and they still turned out great!

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 3, 2016 at 10:14 am

        Sounds great, Carol. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
  8. Chelsey

    August 2, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    Is the coconut oil in liquid or solid form? Thats what always gets me when I do recipes that use coconut oil.

    Reply
    • Bren

      August 2, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      My recipes use virgin coconut oil, it is minimally processed and solid at room temperature. Liquid coconut oil (also called fractionated coconut oil) is sometimes used in skin care recipes, but I do not see it used in cooking very often. Please note that virgin coconut oil will melt and appear liquid at 77 degrees F. Mine looks liquid when the house is hot.

      Reply
  9. Virginia

    July 25, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Looks great! What type of “crispy rice cereal” do you use? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bren

      July 25, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Virginia! I use Rice Krispies or a generic version.

      Reply
  10. Alex

    July 19, 2016 at 7:53 am

    These were amazing! Though I have to admit, a few of them didn’t make it into ball form. We tried them straight from the bowl. Yum!

    Reply
    • Bren

      July 19, 2016 at 10:49 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Alex! We love them too.

      Reply
    • Connie

      October 11, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      I made these they sucked. Through whole 2 batches away

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 11, 2016 at 2:49 pm

        So sorry to hear you didn’t like the recipe. We make these energy balls for snacks frequently and love the sweet peanut butter flavor. If your batch of energy balls did not taste right you might want to check your flaxseed, flax is very temperamental and can go rancid if not kept in the refrigerator or freezer.

        Reply
      • CJ Truesdale

        August 14, 2018 at 10:12 am

        I’ve had these energy balls and can understand why someone might not like them, they are unusual, they aren’t sweet. Most of us are used to sweetened snacks. I liked them, but I like unusual flavors and ingredients and love the fact that are really healthy.

        Reply
        • Bren

          August 16, 2018 at 9:58 am

          Thanks CJ!

          Reply
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