Nutritious Almond Butter Energy Balls

Love Almond Joy candy bars? Then you’ve gotta try these 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 - butter - coconut - oats - flaxseed - honey

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.

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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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Sliced or slivered almonds process much more quickly than whole almonds.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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