Healthy energy balls: The perfect snack for kids and adults

Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack to fuel your busy day? Enter the world of energy balls—bite-sized, nutrient-packed snacks that are taking the health food scene by storm. Discover how these easy-to-make treats can boost your energy levels and keep you on track with your wellness goals.

Kids love sweets, and as we know, "forbidden fruit" is the most tempting. That's why I try not to forbid sweets but to offer a healthier version. In this situation, energy balls work great, especially since you can choose ingredients that positively affect brain function.

Where does the energy in energy balls come from? You won't find coffee, tea, or alcohol in them. Instead, they contain oats, dried fruits, nuts, peanut butter, and honey—healthy ingredients that can be freely selected. Trainers often prepare these healthy desserts for her husband. However, they're ideal for athletes and anyone needing energy for a full day of work or school.

Energy balls help maintain energy and concentration until the end of the day. They are perfect as a snack between meals or as an additional energy boost after breakfast. They also provide valuable nutrients, fiber, and healthy fats for kids before physical activities. You can experiment with the composition of the balls, preparing them slightly differently each time. My kids love the energy balls from this recipe the most.

Ingredients:                          

• 1 cup of oats
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa nibs
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup of milk

Instructions:              

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. You can also pulse the oats in a blender beforehand.
2. If desired, form the mixture into walnut-sized balls and roll them in cocoa or coconut flakes.
3. Put them in the refrigerator; they should be ready after an hour.
4. Store them in the fridge to prevent crumbling.