๐งพ Ingredients (Makes ~14โ16 balls)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ยฝ cup natural peanut butter
- ยผ cup honey or date syrup
- ยผ cup finely chopped Medjool dates
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds
- 1โ2 tbsp warm water (if needed for binding)
- Optional: pinch cinnamon + sea salt
๐ฅฃ Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, nuts, and cinnamon.
2๏ธโฃ Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in peanut butter, honey (or date syrup), and chopped dates.
3๏ธโฃ Adjust Texture
If mixture feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon warm water at a time until it holds together.
4๏ธโฃ Roll
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls.
5๏ธโฃ Chill
Refrigerate for at least 20โ30 minutes to firm up.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week.
๐ฟ Mediterranean Twist Ideas
- Swap peanut butter for tahini
- Add orange zest
- Mix in unsweetened shredded coconut
- Use chopped dried figs instead of dates
๐ช Why Theyโre Great
- No baking required
- Naturally sweetened
- Great pre-workout snack
- Meal-prep friendly