White Chocolate Raspberry Energy Balls Recipe
These White Chocolate Raspberry Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack perfectly balancing creamy almond butter, sweet honey, and tart freeze-dried raspberries with a hint of vanilla and almond extracts. Packed with oats and protein powder, they offer a wholesome boost of energy ideal for on-the-go fuel or a guilt-free treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries
- 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend the creamy almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and well incorporated, ensuring a creamy base for the energy balls.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the old fashioned oats, vanilla protein powder, and sea salt. Stir until all ingredients are combined, creating a slightly thick and sticky dough.
- Incorporate Raspberries and Chocolate: Gently fold in the freeze-dried raspberries and white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture to add bursts of flavor and texture.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring they are compact and hold shape.
- Chill: Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavors.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately after chilling or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for a convenient, healthy snack option.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Freeze-dried raspberries add tartness without moisture; avoid fresh raspberries as they will alter the texture.
- Feel free to swap vanilla protein powder for unflavored or another preferred protein powder.
- Optional almond extract adds a subtle nutty note but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Store energy balls in the fridge to prevent melting of the white chocolate chips.
Keywords: energy balls, white chocolate, raspberry, healthy snack, no bake, protein balls, almond butter
