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Crispy No Bake Energy Balls for Kids

Published August 27, 2019 66 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 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

★★★★★ 4.2 from 13 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.


Ingredients

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  • 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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Comments

  1. Kaitlyn

    June 25, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    I accidentally bought refined coconut oil instead of virgin, will it still work for the recipe?

    Reply
    • Bren

      September 30, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      Is it solid at room temperature? It should work if it is.

      Reply
  2. Wanda

    February 24, 2019 at 9:54 am

    I used cookie butter from Trader Joe’s instead of peanut butter as I have a child who is allergic/doesn’t like peanut butter and it worked great as a substitute.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      February 24, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      Yum! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
  3. Martha

    February 5, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    These look delicious. Can you think of anything we could use instead of chia seeds? My digestive tract does not handle chia seeds well. 😳

    Reply
    • Bren

      February 6, 2019 at 9:50 am

      You can leave them out or replace with wheat germ or another nut/seed.

      Reply
  4. Meredith

    December 5, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    The flavor was great, and the kids loved the process of making the mixture. However, there was no way to form them into balls if you follow the recipe to a T. We had to add a significant amount of extra honey and peanut butter, and it was still hard to get more than 50% of the mix to stick together. I love the idea of these, but since you are the first thing that popped up from a “kid friendly energy bite” google search, I’d suggest adjusting your recipe

    Reply
    • Bren

      December 5, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      Sorry you had problems, Meredith. Did you refrigerate the mix as directed and then “squeeze” into balls? I’ve update the recipe to be more specific.

      Reply
  5. Kristin

    April 15, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    These turned out great. I used ‘wow’ butter as opposed to peanut butter as my child’s school is nut free. Also added some raisins. Rolled them into tiny bite size balls and everyone loved them 🙂 Added this recipe to our favourites!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      April 15, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Kristin! I’m so glad the energy bites we a success.

      Reply
  6. Sharon

    March 11, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    These energy bites are delicious!! My kids and husband devour them. 🙂 I did struggle, however, to form them into balls even after refrigerating the mixture for over an hour. Any suggestions on how to make that process easier? I haven’t tried making them into bars yet and that may be what I do next time to avoid the frustration with rolling them. Thanks!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      March 21, 2018 at 10:04 am

      You need to press them into balls then roll once they are tightly packed. You can add a bit less oatmeal to make them “goopier” and a bit easier to shape. Good luck!

      Reply
  7. Carlie

    September 23, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    Why do they need to be stored in glass?

    Reply
    • Bren

      September 25, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      You can store them however you desire. I prefer to store food in glass containers.

      Reply
  8. Vanessa

    September 18, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    How long can these keep for? I’d guess refrigerated, but maybe frozen? Thanks

    Reply
    • Bren

      September 19, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      They last for at least a week in the refrigerator. I have never frozen them, I am afraid it might make them loose their crispy texture.

      Reply
  9. Julianna

    July 9, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Love this recipe! Full of healthy ingredients and delicious. I pressed them into different shaped silicon moulds and they turned out really great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      July 10, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      What a fun idea, Julianna! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  10. Rebecca B

    March 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    My six year old loves these in his lunch box! I scooped the mix into a mini muffin tin, smooshed it down a little with the back of a spoon, then refrigerated for half an hour — they were nice and solid when I popped them out, and I made a lot less mess than when I tried to roll them in my hands :). I also used vanilla and nutmeg infused honey, because I had it, and why not? So yummy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      March 25, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      Get idea, Rebecca! I am so glad you (and your son) enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
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