As the new year drags on, so do new year’s resolutions— many of which include starting a healthier lifestyle. It’s easy to cheat on healthy eating and pick up a bag of chips or candy. However, these quick and easy no-bake oatmeal balls can curb an appetite for sweets and junk and provide a healthy energy boost. Ingredients in this snack are also easily interchangeable to fit dietary needs or palettes.

Sweet and Salty No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites

Total time: 5 mins

Yield: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry oats (1/2 old fashioned oatmeal and 1/2 quick cooking oats)
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup crushed pretzels
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted salted almonds
• dash of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, add all of the ingredients and stir to combine well. The mixture should be a bit sticky. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Use a spoon to scoop about a tablespoon of the cookie ball mixture into your hand. Roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. This should make about 12 oatmeal balls. (Tip: If the mixture is still too sticky after refrigerating, spritz a little bit of water or non-stick oil on your hands to form the balls easier.)
3. Store the balls covered in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for much longer.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Bites

Total Time: 5 mins

Yield: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry oats (1/2 old fashioned oatmeal and 1/2 quick cooking oats)
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup toasted coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• dash of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl add all of the ingredients, and stir to combine well. The mixture should be a bit sticky. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Use a spoon to scoop about a tablespoon of the cookie ball mixture into your hand. Roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. This should make about 12 oatmeal balls. (Tip: If the mixture is still too sticky after refrigerating, spritz a little bit of water or non-stick oil on your hands to form the balls easier.)
3. Store the balls covered in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for much longer.