No-Bake Almond Butter Energy Balls

Try these No-Bake Crunchy Almond Butter Energy Balls! They’re full of protein, complex carbs and great nutrition from nuts, flax and oats.

We’re talking sustained energy – no sugar crashes here! Easy, freezable, nutritious … and incredibly delicious, too!

- almonds - coconut - oats - flaxseed meal - honey - almond extract - salt

To make almond butter, place 1 cup of almonds in a mini food processor. Process, scraping sides occasionally, until the butter is the consistency of natural peanut butter.

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Place almond butter in a medium bowl and add all other ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir to combine.

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Add chocolate chips to mixture and stir again, just until combined. Using your hands, press firmly to form one-inch balls.

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Place in air-tight container and refrigerate until serving.

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These freeze great, and they will thaw in about 20 minutes.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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