Sunbutter Protein Balls

protein balls with sunflower butter on a plate

Sunbutter protein balls are an easy, no bake, nut free snack that comes together in under 10 minutes and is enjoyed by both kids and adults.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings protein balls

Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup quick oats
▢ 1 cup sunflower seed butter
▢ 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
▢ 2 tablespoons honey
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ optional: semi-sweet chocolate chips or sprinkles

Instructions

Place sunflower seed butter and honey in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 20 seconds to make it creamier and easier to mix.
In a large bowl, place quick oats and the ground flaxseeds. Pour in your sunflower butter mixture.
Mix together by hand.* Add in chocolate chips if desired.
Roll them into 12 equally sized balls.
Optional: Roll the balls in sprinkles.

Notes

*Wet your fingers with cold water to help prevent the mixture from sticking. You can mix in stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

If the mixture is not sticking together, drizzle with a bit more honey or add another tablespoon of sunflower butter

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Energy bites, Kid Snack, Nut Free, Protein Balls, Sunbutter, Sunflower seed butter

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