Toddler Friendly Oatmeal Balls
Oatmeal balls are a great option for a quick and simple snack, and they can be easily adapted to meet the needs and preferences of your family.
Servings: 15 balls
Calories: 74kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cooking oats (see note)
- ⅓ cup nut butter (see note)
- 2 tablespoon ground flax
- 2 tablespoon honey (see note)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips optional (see note)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, nut butter, honey, ground flax, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture forms a sticky dough. Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients in a food processor.
- If the dough is having a hard time coming together, you can add 1 teaspoon of water to make it more sticky.
- Stir in the chocolate chips (if using).
- Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands. The size of the balls will depend on your preference, but aim for a size that is appropriate for your toddler to handle.
- Place the oatmeal balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Once the oatmeal balls are firm, transfer them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.
- To serve, allow the oatmeal balls to come to room temperature. You can do this by placing them on the counter, thawing them in the refrigerator, or by placing them in a sealed container in warm water for a few minutes. Enjoy!
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Notes
This recipe makes 15-20 oatmeal balls, depending on the size of the balls.
OATS: quick cooking oats work the best when stirring by hand. If you're using regular/old-fashioned oats, we recommend using a food processor to allow for better adhesion.
NUT BUTTER: you can substitute peanut or seed butter.
HONEY: you can substitute corn syrup or agave syrup.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: mini chocolate chips work the best to spread the chocolate love throughout the oatmeal balls. You could also swap in mini M&Ms, raisins, currents, or other chopped dried fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
