π§Ύ Ingredients (Makes ~14β16 balls)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Β½ cup natural peanut butter
- ΒΌ cup honey or date syrup
- ΒΌ cup finely chopped Medjool dates
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds
- 1β2 tbsp warm water (if needed for binding)
- Optional: pinch cinnamon + sea salt
π₯£ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, nuts, and cinnamon.
2οΈβ£ Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in peanut butter, honey (or date syrup), and chopped dates.
3οΈβ£ Adjust Texture
If mixture feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon warm water at a time until it holds together.
4οΈβ£ Roll
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls.
5οΈβ£ Chill
Refrigerate for at least 20β30 minutes to firm up.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week.
πΏ Mediterranean Twist Ideas
- Swap peanut butter for tahini
- Add orange zest
- Mix in unsweetened shredded coconut
- Use chopped dried figs instead of dates
πͺ Why Theyβre Great
- No baking required
- Naturally sweetened
- Great pre-workout snack
- Meal-prep friendly