Naturally Sweetened Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls

Inside: A healthy snack that both kids and parents can agree on — these yummy bite sized Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls take just minutes to make!

I adore little energy balls and so does my daughter! They’re quick to make, easy to freeze and a simple way to get more quality foods into her system.

Naturally Sweetened Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls

These apple cinnamon oat balls are perfect for kids or busy moms running out the door. They contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats to provide lasting energy throughout the morning.

It’s the healthy fats in the chia seeds and almond butter that help slow the release of the natural sugars which means you won’t be spiking your kids on too big of a sugar high. These oatmeal bites are small but mighty!

Related: You might also love our Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes!

Ingredients to Make Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls

• 1.5 cups regular oats
• 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 an apple, peeled and shredded
• 2 tablespoons almond butter (or sunflower seed butter to be nut free)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon brown rice syrup

Tip: if you don’t have brown rice syrup, you can swap that out for 1/2 Tablespoon mollases or 3/4 Tablespoon honey.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful:

• Non slip mixing bowls
• Grater or food processor
• Non slip cutting board

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the first three ingredients. Add in the shredded apple.

Mix the wet ingredients together until no clumps remain (you may need to heat the almond butter or honey to do this).

Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix until everything is wet and sticky looking.

Line a cutting board with parchment paper.

Using your hands (greased in coconut oil if you can) portion the mixture into 12 balls and lay them on the paper. The mixture is wet so when combining lightly squeeze the mixture together and very softly roll into a ball.

Freeze for thirty minutes to set.

Makes about a dozen.

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These bite size apple cinnamon balls make the perfect quick snack while running out the door!

They’re quick to make and even easier to pop into your mouth to eat! Full of healthy, sustaining ingredients these oat balls are a win with kids!

More healthy snacks for kids:

For more delicious protein-packed snack ideas, check out our easy 3-ingredient homemade protein bars recipe or our Chewy Chocolate Protein Balls with Caramel Drizzle recipe.