Mini M&Ms Energy Balls
Packed with oats, flaxseeds, and peanut butter, these no-bake M&Ms energy balls can be a great healthy snack to whip up when you’re hit by a hunger pang.
There are some days when I’m just craving to dig into a little snack between my meals, and then, when I do, I end up feeling guilty for all those extra calories. I’m sure I’m not alone.
And for those days, I recently made myself a batch of these mini M&M energy balls. They are just what they sound like- a mix of healthy ingredients and a sneaky little addition of my favorite M&Ms thrown in.
Needless to say, they have become my absolute favorite! Want to give it a try too? Here’s what you need to know before you do.
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What Else Can I Add-In?
These M&M energy balls are super versatile. I’ve just relied on a few of my favorite ingredients, but feel free to tweak them around a bit and add in your own favorites based on your preference. Here are a few good possible additions you can consider.
- Coconut flakes
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Protein powder
- Chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Dried berries
- Raisins
- Chopped almonds
- Crushed walnuts
- Date puree
You can also swap the peanut butter for any nut butter of your choice. To sweeten the energy balls, you can replace the honey with some maple syrup too.
How Do I Store These Mini M&Ms Energy Balls?
These energy balls are the perfect make and store kind of recipe. You can make them in a batch, just like I did, and then refrigerate them for later. Just transfer them to an airtight container or a Ziploc bag and refrigerate them for up to a week.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the M&Ms Energy Balls
Ready to get started with this easy recipe? Here are a few cool tips and tricks to get you going.
- If you’re trying out this recipe with some other ingredients, remember that you will need four ingredients to put these energy balls together- oats, nut butter, some mix-ins, and a sticky syrup to bind it all.
- If you’re adding in some more mix-ins to this recipe, you might want to adjust the amount of the nut butter and sweetener you’re adding in so that you get those perfect balls.
- Don’t forget to add in the vanilla extract. It may not seem like a lot, but it adds in a ton of flavor!
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Whipped up your own batch of these delicious energy balls? Here’s how you can serve them right.
- The beauty of these energy balls is that they need absolutely no effort to put together and serve. You can grab them and enjoy them just like that. They are kid-friendly too!
- If you’re looking to make it a healthy snack to serve to your kiddos, you can team them up with a glass of milk too!
- If you’re making them for a few friends coming over, you can place individual energy balls in cupcake liners, and serve them that way too!
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One Pan Baked Herb and Parmesan Salmon With Vegetables
Equipment
- medium sized bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring spoons and cup
- Parchment paper line sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1- 1.5 lb salmon filet
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
Lemon garlic broccoli
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Parmesan thyme carrots
- 1 1/2 cup baby carrots
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay the salmon skin side down on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Pay dry the salmon with a paper towel. Brush the olive oil on the salmon, then sprinkle it with a pinch of salt. In a medium sized bowl, combine the Italian bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Sprinkle the parmesan bread crumb mixture over the salmon, then pat it on.
- Prepare the broccoli. In the same medium-sized bowl, combine the broccoli, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Mix to combine, then lay in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Prepare the carrots. Use the same medium-sized bowl to combine the carrots, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, thyme, and salt. Stir to combine, then lay in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon and vegetables. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 15- 18 minutes. Remove it from the oven, then slice the salmon into smaller filets. Serve with the vegetables. Mangia!
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
