Looking for a delicious, no-fuss snack that fuels your day and fits your plant-based lifestyle? Emmanuelle Bonham shares her go-to energy ball recipe – a perfect blend of nourishment, simplicity and feel-good ingredients. Whether you need a pre-workout bite, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a kid-friendly treat, this is your new favorite recipe. Bonus: no oven required!

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RECIPE (Courtesy of Emmanuelle Bonham)

Energy Balls – Nut-Free Option Included

🛒 Ingredients (Metric) 
·      130 g oat flour (or rolled oats if you like a chewy texture)
·      40 g chia seeds
·      40 g flaxseeds
·      ½ tsp salt
·      85 g high quality maple syrup
·     180 g smooth peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
·      ½ tsp vanilla extract

🛒 Ingredients (US/Canada Cups)
·      ½ cup oat flour (or rolled oats if you like a chewy texture)
·      ¼ cup chia seeds
·      ¼ cup flaxseeds
·      ½ tsp salt
·      ¼ cup high quality maple syrup
·      ¾ cup peanut butter (or SunButter)
·      ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix dry: In a large bowl, combine oats, chia, flaxseeds, and salt.
2. Add wet: Stir in maple/honey and peanut/sunflower butter until fully combined.
3. Add vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract. Chill for 20–30 minutes if mixture is too soft. 
4. Shape: Roll into 22-23 balls (approx. 20 g or 1 tbsp each). 
5. Chill: Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm.

Storage                                                                                            
·      1 week at room temp
·      2 weeks in the fridge
·      3 months in the freezer

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