_Sips green tea while typing_
Ladies (and gents), let me tell you about my absolute favorite afternoon pick-me-up that’ll make you feel like you’re treating yourself without the guilt. Trust me, this Blueberry-Almond Energy Balls recipe is about to become your new BFF!
You know those moments when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to wreck your healthy eating streak? Girl, I’ve got you covered! These little bites of heaven are packed with protein, healthy fats, and just enough sweetness to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours.
Here’s what you’ll need (I promise it’s super simple):
– 1 cup rolled oats
– 1/2 cup almond butter (the drippy kind works best, just saying!)
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/2 cup dried blueberries
– 1/4 cup chia seeds
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– A pinch of sea salt (because we’re fancy like that)
Now, let me walk you through this magic (and yes, you can totally do this while binge-watching your favorite show):
1. First, throw your oats into a food processor and give them a few pulses. Don’t turn them into flour – we’re just breaking them down a bit!
1. In a large bowl, mix your almond butter and honey until it’s smooth and looks totally Instagram-worthy.
1. Add in everything else and get your hands dirty! Mix it all together until it looks like a gorgeous mess (trust the process, honey!).
1. Here’s the fun part – roll these babies into bite-sized balls. I usually get about 15-18 balls from this recipe.
1. Pop them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, and voilà!
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Pro tip: These beauties will last in your fridge for up to a week (if you can resist them that long!). I like to make a double batch because, let’s be real, they disappear faster than my motivation on Monday mornings!
The best part? You can totally customize these! Sometimes I throw in some dark chocolate chips when I’m feeling extra fancy, or swap the blueberries for cranberries when I want to spice things up.
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times these have saved me from reaching for those store-bought snacks that are basically sugar bombs in disguise. Plus, they’re perfect for breakfast on-the-go, post-workout fuel, or that dreaded 3 PM slump we all know too well.
Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how these turned out for you! I love hearing your kitchen adventures and any tweaks you made to make the recipe your own. And if you haven’t already (seriously, what are you waiting for?), follow me on Newsbreak for daily doses of delicious, healthy recipes that’ll make your life easier and tastier!
XOXO,
Your favorite recipe girl 💋
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