Recipe Description:
Craving something sweet that actually loves you back? Make a batch of these avocado energy balls for a tasty boost of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. They’re the perfect pick-me-up for your afternoon snack break.
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Servings:
- Recipe serving size: 2 balls
- Number of servings:
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Covered Almond Balls:
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cup raw rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Add the avocado, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla (if using) to a food processor and pulse until it forms a smooth paste.
- Add the oats and pulse until dough forms.
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse to combine.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out bite-size pieces and roll in your hands. Keep rolling balls until all the dough is used up. (Should make about 14 balls).
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes & Tips:
Depending on the consistency of your nut butter, you may need to add a couple of extra tablespoons of oats if it is too sticky to roll. If it’s too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water and pulse again until the dough sticks together.
Additional Flavor Variations:
Use the original recipe above with these substitutions:
Chocolate Covered Almond Balls:
Use almond butter in place of the peanut butter
Add 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder and ¼ tsp. almond extract
Omit the chocolate chips
Oatmeal Raisin Balls:
Use cashew butter in place of the peanut butter
Add 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon and 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Omit the chocolate chips and replace with ¼ cup raisins
Additional Flavor Variations:
Use the original recipe above with these substitutions:
Chocolate Covered Almond Balls:
Use almond butter in place of the peanut butter
Add 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder and ¼ tsp. almond extract
Omit the chocolate chips
Oatmeal Raisin Balls:
Use cashew butter in place of the peanut butter
Add 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon and 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Omit the chocolate chips and replace with ¼ cup raisins
Nutrition Facts
7 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (35g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 70mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars 4g | - | |
| Includes 4g Added Sugars | 8% | |
| Protein 3g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 10mg | 0% | |
| Iron 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 150mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A 10mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 3mcg | 2% | |
| Thiamin 0.07mg | 6% | |
| Riboflavin 0.09mg | 6% | |
| Niacin 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.06mg | 4% | |
| Folate 15mcg DFE | 4% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.3mg | 6% | |
| Choline 10mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 60mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 25mg | 6% | |
| Zinc 0.3mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.06mg | 6% | |
| Manganese 0.26mg | 10% | |
Nutrition facts label values do not include optional toppings.
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
