After School Energy Balls
After School Energy Balls are a no-bake snack made from oat flour, hemp seeds, and honey, rolled with mix-ins like butterscotch chips and rice crisps, then chilled until firm. They’re an easy thing to have ready for the moment kids walk in the door hungry and out of patience for a longer snack.
These take about 10 minutes of actual hands-on work, plus a short stretch in the fridge while the balls firm up. Since there’s no oven involved, it’s one of the easier recipes to hand off to a kid who wants to help mix and roll.
For more easy grab-and-go snacks, try my Mint Chocolate Protein Balls, Cookie Dough Protein Balls, and Peanut Butter and Oats Protein Bites. They’re all no-bake recipes that hold up well in the fridge or freezer for snacking throughout the week.
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Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this After School Energy Balls:
Ingredient Notes
Oat Flour: Don’t have any on hand? Pulse rolled oats in a blender or food processor until they turn into a fine, flour-like texture.
Hemp Seeds: These are mild in flavor and mostly there for texture and nutrition, so they won’t change the taste much if you’ve never used them before.
Honey: This holds the dough together, so don’t cut back on it. If the mixture feels dry, add a bit more honey.
Butter: Melt it fully so it blends evenly through the dough instead of leaving streaks.
Butterscotch Chips: Find these near the chocolate chips. Chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts also work.
Rice Crisps: Plain crisped rice cereal adds crunch without adding much flavor.
Recipe Variations
Go Chocolate: Swap the butterscotch chips for mini chocolate chips.
Add Protein Powder: Mix in a scoop of protein powder, adding a splash more honey if the dough turns too dry.
Change the Mix-Ins: Try chopped almonds or peanuts, skip the sprinkles, or use raisins or chopped dried apricots.
How To Make After School Energy Balls: Step by Step
Here are quick visual instructions. Be sure to check out the full instructions with exact ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Melt the butter and combine it with the honey.
Step 2: Add the oat flour, hemp seeds, and rice crisps to the bowl.
Step 3: Fold in the butterscotch chips and sprinkles until evenly combined.
Step 4: Scoop the mixture and roll it into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls.
Step 5: Arrange the energy balls on a tray and chill until firm.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Wet your hands slightly before rolling, and use a small cookie scoop to keep the balls close to the same size.
If the dough feels too crumbly, mix in an extra teaspoon of honey at a time until it holds together.
Don’t skip chilling. If stacking the balls in a container, separate the layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Run rolled oats through a blender or food processor until they turn into a fine flour, or leave them whole if you don’t mind a chunkier bite.
It needs a bit more liquid. Add extra honey or melted butter a teaspoon at a time, or even a splash of milk, until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
They hold their texture best in the fridge or freezer, especially in warm weather. Room temperature is fine for a few hours, but they will soften if left out longer.
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After School Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 4 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1/3 cup honey plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles
- 1 1/2 cups rice crisps
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the oat flour, hemp seeds, salt, butterscotch chips, sprinkles, and rice crisps until evenly combined.
- Add the honey and melted butter, then mix until the dough comes together with no dry patches remaining. If it seems too crumbly, mix in an extra teaspoon of honey at a time.
- Scoop the mixture and roll it between your palms into balls about 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide. You should end up with 12 to 14 total.
- Arrange the balls on a plate or small tray and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, until firm.
Notes
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