Chocolate Cherry Almond Oatmeal Balls are a sweet protein snack perfect for on the go. This variation of my oatmeal balls was inspired by some dried cherries I found at Aldi. Dried fruit a great way to get some fruit in your diet when they not in season and they pair heavenly with chocolate and almond butter. These oatmeal balls are super creamy with a little crunch from the almonds. You get most of the sweetness from the dried cherries and chocolate chips, I added just a little agave syrup to make them more decadent.
If you are following a Plant Based lifestyle these are perfect as most of the ingredients come from whole plant foods. The exception is the chocolate chips which you could omit and add in some cacao powder and still get a chocolatey taste. Besides being delicious this Recipe is Dairy Free and Gluten Free.
I love making (and eating) oatmeal balls for many reasons, one being they are quick and easy to make. It only takes about 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and less than 7 ingredients and you have a healthy & delicious snack to take to work or for after a workout.
Chocolate Cherry Almond Oatmeal Balls
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Oats
- 1/3 Cup Dried Cherries roughly chopped
- 1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds
- 1/3 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 2 TBSP Chia Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Almond Butter
- 2 TBSP Agave Syrup
Instructions
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Roughly chop Dried Cherries.
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In a medium bowl mix all dry ingredients.
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Add Almond Butter and Agave Syrup and mix until evenly combined. Use a sturdy wooden spoon.
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With you hands roll into about 1 Tbsp sized balls.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week.
Use a Tablespoon to scoop before rolling for even sized balls.
You can substitute agave for maple syrup.
For My Chocolate Cherry Almond Oatmeal Balls I used:
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
Dried Cherries from Aldi
Sliced Almonds from Aldi
Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips
Chia Seeds
MaraNatha Almond Butter
Blue Agave from Aldi
Nutritional Info:
Per 1 Ball
Calories: 108
Protein: 2.9 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Sugar: 5.3 g
Fat: 6.7g
If you enjoyed this recipe you will also like this Energy Bites Recipe which uses almonds butter’s cousin peanut butter. For all the chocolate cherry lovers out there this Oatmeal Recipe is for you!
If you make these oatmeal balls and love them as much as I do be sure to leave a comment and tag me on instagram @emilyhappyhealthy . Enjoy!