Description: Nutritious and delicious energy balls made with oats, nuts, and dried fruits, lightly air-fried for a crispy texture and garnished with shredded coconut. Perfect as a quick holiday snack or gift.
Recipe:
- Servings: 12 balls
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6-8 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional, for coating)
Instructions:
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, nuts, dried fruits, and cinnamon. Mix until the ingredients form a sticky dough.
- Shape Balls: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll each ball in shredded coconut.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 160°C (320°F).
- Cook Energy Balls: Arrange the balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the energy balls to cool completely before serving or storing.
Nutritional Information (Per Ball):
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 30mg
Notes:
- For a chocolatey twist, add mini chocolate chips or drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Perfect for gifting—package in decorative jars or bags for a festive touch.
Let me know if you’d like more healthy holiday recipes or snack ideas! 😊