Breakfast: half of a crumbly, dry granola bar washed down with approximately 6 cups of black coffee in the car on the way to work. Lunch: a handful of stale popcorn, a petrified string cheese that's been in the office fridge longer than you've worked there and 2 Grapefruit LaCroixs. Afternoon Snack: More coffee and a few bites of the grocery store donuts left out from the morning meeting. Does this sound familiar to you? Maybe it's time to try some Muesli Almond Energy Balls.
No time for a photo worthy meal? Try energy balls.
I hear you. I've been there. I get it. Who has time to prepare one those beautifully curated, leafy green bowls layered with 47 different ingredients that you see plastered all over Instagram? I'm lucky if I can dunk a banana in the peanut butter jar before noon. While I would love to eat like an Instagram photo for every meal of the day, we all know that's not happening.
Most days I just need a little something to get me through until the next meal. That's why when I partnered up with Bob's Red Mill this year, I knew I wanted to incorporate their Old Country Style Muesli
into a quick and easy recipe that helps keep my energy boosted all day long. So I got rolling on a new recipe for Muesli Almond Energy Balls. This recipe combines just 6 ingredients, comes together within minutes and packs enough energy to get you gracefully from coffee to cocktails.
My energy balls recipes
Just 6 ingredients
These energy balls start with heart healthy, toasted Bob's Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli
; a blend of whole grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. Protein rich almond butter
, organic honey
and a sweet kiss of maple syrup
bind things together and bring a velvety texture to the centers of the Muesli Almond Energy Balls. A shake of Bob's Red Mill Flaxseed Meal
adds a nutritious blend of omega-3 fatty acids, you know the "good fats". Then the Muesli Almond Energy Balls get rolled in toasty, chopped, slivered almonds
for a crunchy contrast to the chewy centers.
While whipping up a batch isn't quite as fast as hitting up a vending machine, they really do come together in a snap and make a whole big batch that you can snack on all week. If you're really short on time and can't spare 8 minutes to toast the muesli and almonds, you can absolutely skip that step and have a batch of Muesli Almond Energy Balls made in under 10 minutes, flat.
10 minute energy balls
This one is for you, the overworked and exhausted folks out there who just want a little pick me up to get them through the days. I feel you, bro. I got you. I promise, these Muesli Energy Balls are worth the few minutes it takes to roll them up. They'll fuel you with the energy you can't muster on your own and are all that and tastier than a bag of chips.
and Flaxseed Meal
from Bob's Red Mill.
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, Bob's Red Mill Flaxseed Meal
, nut butter
, honey
, maple syrupand almonds
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helps bind the Muesli Energy Balls together and adds a kiss of natural sweetness.
makes perfectly snack sized Muesli Almond Energy Balls.
, roll them in the toasty, chopped almonds
to add a contrast of crunch.
Recipe
Muesli Almond Energy Balls
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 30 Energy Balls
Description
Hearty muesli, protein packed almond butter, omega rich flaxseed meal, honey & maple syrup combine forces in these energy boosting balls with a crunchy almond exterior.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli
- ¾ cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup almond butter (*or other preferred nut butter)
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup flaxseed meal
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the muesli in an even layer on a baking sheet and the almonds in an even layer on a second baking sheet. Toast for about 8 minutes until everything is golden and gives off a nutty aroma. Set aside and allow to cool.
- Roughly chop the cooled raw almonds and place in a shallow bowl for rolling.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the nut butter, honey, flaxseed meal and maple syrup until blended. Stir in the cooled muesli and mix until blended.
- Using a 2 TB sized cookie scoop, form balls. Roll in hands to smooth out the balls and then roll each ball in the chopped almonds.
- Return to the lined baking sheet. Chill for at least 30 minutes and keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
This post was made is in partnership with Bob's Red Mill. Follow Bob's Red Mill on Facebook and Instagram, or check out bobsredmill.com to shop their impressive lineup of whole grains and much more.
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angela says
This looks great! Can you make this without the honey and maple syrup? I 'm trying to eliminate added sugars.
beckysue says
Hi there! Sure, they are really there to bind things together. Alternatively, you could use dates, more almond butter or even a bit of coconut oil as binders. I've got some other Energy Ball recipes on my site here: http://hair-revitalise.org/category/granola-bars-energy-balls/%3C/a%3E Maybe you can find some alternatives or inspiration within those recipes. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions! 🙂