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No Bake Peanut Butter Quinoa Energy Balls

Chewy, no-bake energy balls made with cooked quinoa, oats, peanut butter, and natural sweetener for a quick nutritious snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons shredded coconut
  • 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • spoon or rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • baking sheet or small pan
  • freezer or refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, rolled oats, shredded coconut, raisins (or dried cranberries), and sunflower seeds.
  2. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt to the dry mix.
  3. Stir well by hand (or pulse briefly in a food processor) until the mixture sticks together and is evenly combined.
  4. Use your hands to roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball and place them on a baking sheet or small pan.
  5. Chill the energy balls in the freezer or refrigerator for about 2 hours, until firm.
  6. Enjoy once set.

Notes

  • Use any nut or seed butter if you prefer to avoid peanuts.
  • For smoother texture, process in a food processor before rolling.
  • Adjust maple syrup amount to taste for sweetness.
  • Store in the fridge if not eating immediately.