Easy Oatmeal Energy Balls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats

02 - 1/2 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly substitute

03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave

04 - 1 tbsp chia seeds

05 - 1/8 tsp salt

06 - Optional: Handful of mini chocolate chips or raisins

# Instructions:

01 - If the nut butter is not already soft, gently warm it until easy to stir.

02 - In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, chia seeds, salt, and any optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips or raisins.

03 - Stir the softened nut butter and sweetener into the dry ingredients until evenly mixed.

04 - Roll the mixture into balls or press it into cookie shapes. Store leftovers in a covered container for up to one week at room temperature, three weeks in the refrigerator, or four months in the freezer.

# Notes:

01 - Readers also love creamy Lemon Truffles as an alternative snack.

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