Rice Krispies Energy Balls Recipe
Satisfy your snack cravings with these easy, no-bake Rice Krispies Energy Balls!
Equipment
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- ✅ 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- ✅ ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter or almond/sunflower seed butter
- ✅ ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
- ✅ 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats certified gluten-free if needed
- ✅ ¼ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- ✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins (Choose 2-3):
- 🍫 ¼ cup mini chocolate chips semi-sweet, dark, or dairy-free
- 🍇 ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 🥜 ¼ cup chopped nuts almonds, walnuts, pecans
- 🌱 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 🍫 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 🍂 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 🧂 ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Base
- 1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and honey until smooth.
- 2️⃣ Stir in vanilla extract and optional cocoa powder or cinnamon, if using.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
- 3️⃣ Mix in oats and ground flaxseed.
- 4️⃣ Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal—be careful not to crush them!
Step 3: Incorporate Add-ins
- 5️⃣ Stir in chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, or other mix-ins of your choice.
Step 4: Chill the Mixture
- 6️⃣ Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 5: Roll into Balls
- 7️⃣ Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out the mixture.
- 8️⃣ Roll into 1-inch balls with your hands (lightly wet palms if needed).
Step 6: Final Chill & Storage
- 9️⃣ Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 1 hour to fully set.
- 🔟 Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
✔ For softer balls: Use quick oats instead of rolled oats.
✔ For extra protein: Add 2 tablespoons of protein powder.
✔ To prevent sticking: Lightly grease hands or use parchment paper.
✔ For a nut-free version: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
✔ For extra protein: Add 2 tablespoons of protein powder.
✔ To prevent sticking: Lightly grease hands or use parchment paper.
✔ For a nut-free version: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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