This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom Thumb and Albertsons. All opinions are 100% my own.
These delicious almond butter protein balls are tasty and ready in just 15 minutes. With high-quality ingredients like O Organics® and Open Nature®, this snack is sure to have you feeling energized! Customize these energy bites with a variety of protein-rich and gluten-free ingredients from Tom Thumb.
Why You’ll Love These Almond Butter Protein Balls
These almond butter energy bites are the perfect snack to enjoy when hunger strikes. There are so many different ways to customize protein balls. For this recipe, Open Nature Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Granola and Open Nature Almond Butter with Honey are the main stars of this recipe. Keep reading to find out how to make tasty protein balls that everyone in the family will love.
Ingredients
- 11/2 cups Open Nature® Creamy Almond Butter with Honey
- 1 cup Open Nature® Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Granola
- 1–2 scoops Open Nature® Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder
- 2 tablespoons O Organics® Honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon O Organics® Ground Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup O Organics® Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, roughly chopped
Ingredient Notes
- Open Nature® and O Organics® are found at Tom Thumb stores, but you can also find them at an Albertsons Companies store near you.
- Peanut butter, cashew butter, or Almond Butter can be substituted for Almond Butter with Honey.
- Optional add-ins: These ingredients would be a wonderful addition to this recipe: Dried cranberries, maple syrup, dried blueberries; chopped pecans, almonds walnuts, or cashews; or ground flaxseed.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients until evenly mixed.
2. Scoop and roll mixture into balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each).
3. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it as an on-the-go snack.
Expert Tips
If the mixture is hard to combine, consider adding a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey to make it easier to mix.
Recipe FAQs
Can you use other flavors of granola?
Yes! The fun part is that Open Nature has a variety of different granola flavors. My husband’s favorite is the Open Nature Maple Pecan granola.
How long do protein balls last in the fridge?
Energy bites can last in a sealed container for up to two weeks.
Can you freeze energy bites?
Yes! Store leftover protein balls in an airtight container for 3 months.
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Almond Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Open Nature® Creamy Almond Butter with Honey
- 1 cup Open Nature® Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Granola
- 1-2 scoops Open Nature® Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder
- 2 tbsp O Organics® Honey
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp O Organics® Ground Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup O Organics® Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients until evenly mixed.
- Scoop and roll mixture into balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each).
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator and use as an on-the-go snack.
Notes
- Substitutions: Peanut butter, Cashew butter, or Almond Butter can be substituted for Almond Butter with Honey.
- Optional add-ins: These ingredients would be a wonderful addition to this recipe: Dried cranberries, maple syrup, dried blueberries; chopped pecans, almonds walnuts, or cashews; or ground flaxseed.
Expert Tips
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Thank you again to Tom Thumb for sponsoring this tasty snack! Visit tomthumb.com to find a store near you and discover meal prep tips and recipe ideas.
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