Nut-Free Sunflower Energy Balls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 cup sunflower seed butter
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1 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
→ Add-ins
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1/4 cup chia seeds
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
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1/4 teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine sunflower seed butter, rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, and salt. Stir until thoroughly blended and evenly incorporated.
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Using your hands, scoop approximately one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Place each formed ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Once all the mixture is rolled into balls, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to firm up the energy balls.
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After chilling, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week for convenient, ready-to-eat snacks.
# Notes:
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These energy balls are perfect for those with nut allergies who still want the protein and satisfaction of traditional peanut butter snacks.
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Sunflower seed butter provides similar nutritional benefits to peanut butter, including healthy fats and protein.