Field Trip Nut-Free Energy Balls (Printable)

Naturally sweetened energy balls featuring oats, honey, and a crunchy seed blend for easy snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
03 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, nut-free brand
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter or soy butter
08 - 1/3 cup honey
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut if using, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together sunflower seed butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until evenly combined and mixture holds together when pressed.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Work quickly to prevent the mixture from becoming too soft.
05 - Place balls on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up completely.
06 - Transfer chilled balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No baking required means you can make a batch while your coffee brews on a lazy morning.
  • They're naturally sweet from honey, so there's no guilt in reaching for seconds.
  • The sunflower seed butter keeps things creamy and school-safe without sacrificing that rich, satisfying bite.
  • One batch makes sixteen balls that last a full week in the fridge, so meal prep feels almost effortless.
02 -
  • Don't skip the refrigeration step, no matter how impatient you are—those thirty minutes transform loose crumbles into proper, holdable balls.
  • If your mixture feels too dry and won't stick together when pressed, add honey one tablespoon at a time until it cooperates, because every brand of oats absorbs moisture differently.
03 -
  • Lightly wet your hands before rolling each ball and the mixture will cooperate beautifully without sticking to your skin.
  • If you're making these for a school event, double-check every single ingredient label for nut cross-contamination warnings, because safety matters more than convenience.
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