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protein balls with sunflower butter on a plate

Sunbutter Protein Balls

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 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 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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