These easy-to-make Mini M&Ms Energy Balls are a tasty snack, after-school treat, and perfect for road trips. Made with only six ingredients, these can be whipped up in no time!
Afternoon snacks are always my biggest nemesis of the day. I work in a busy office so I will often skip snacking (which leads me to eat more at dinner) or I grab junk. The great things about these is that I get enough sweetness to curb my craving and they are easy to make for several days worth of snacks. No more excuses!
When I make these, I usually make two, sometimes three, batches! My boys love grabbing a few of these to take for snacking after their morning workouts, after practice, or if their school lunch is lacking. I prefer using local honey when I make these for added health benefits. That and it’s just simply amazing as a sweetener!
Why You Should Make Mini M&Ms Energy Balls:
- They easy and quick to make.
- These snacks travel perfectly in school lunches, on road trips, to practices, and more!
- Adults and kids love them.
Quick Glance at Ingredients to Make Mini M&Ms Energy Balls:
- Quick oats
- Creamy peanut butter
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Flax seeds
- Mini M&Ms
How to Make Mini M&Ms Energy Balls:
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well. Refrigerate for one hour.
Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking sheets or parchment paper.
Lightly oil your hands.
Using a cooking scoop (I use a 1-inch scoop), gather the mixture and drop into your hands. Gently roll in your hands to form a ball.
Place on your lined baking sheet sheet.
Freeze for two hours. Remove and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long do these keep?
Up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Can I add more ingredients?
You can add things like chopped pretzels, marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, etc. Don’t add too much though or it will be too dry to stick together.
Do I need to use quick oats?
The finer texture allows for these to stick together better. Old-fashioned style oats tend to make them crumbly.
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- Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Black Cherry Crisp
- Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake
- Chocolate Toffee Ice Cream
- Tennessee Apple Upside Down Cake
- Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Mini M&Ms Energy Balls
These easy-to-make Mini M&Ms Energy Balls are a tasty snack, after-school treat, and perfect for road trips. Made with only six ingredients, these can be whipped up in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- ½ cup mini M&Ms
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well. Refrigerate for one hour.
Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking sheets or parchment paper.
Lightly oil your hands.
Using a cooking scoop (I use a 1-inch scoop), gather the mixture and drop into your hands. Gently roll in your hands to form a ball.
Place on your lined baking sheet sheet.
Freeze for two hours. Remove and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 84Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 10/6/2021
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