I love finding tasty ways to work steel cut oats into recipes I know my kids will like. I feel good about what they’re eating, AND it fills them up. Moms, that means you don’t need to be breaking out snacks every 30 minutes. Sign me up.
Easy No-Bake Energy Balls for Kids Recipe
I used Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal to make these Easy No-Bake Energy Balls for Kids and they were a serious hit. And let’s just be honest here – these are a treat for adults and kids alike. But throw in a little colorful chocolate and you’ll catch any kid’s eye.
This recipe is incredibly easy to make. Basically you throw everything in the mixer, turn it on, stir in the chocolate pieces, roll the balls, and you’re done.
And look at all that yummy goodness hidden in these treats.
A double batch is just as easy to make as a single, and they really do go fast so I’d highly recommend doubling this recipe. Here it is:
These Easy No-Bake Energy Balls for Kids are protein-packed and delicious! And they're SO easy to make. You might want to double the recipe. They go fast!Easy No-Bake Energy Balls for Kids
Ingredients
Instructions
If you want to mix it up a bit, try a chocolate protein powder instead of peanut butter. Don’t have mini candies on hand? Substitute chocolate chips instead. Honey would work as well as the agave nectar, too.
I did try to select ingredients that I thought were the most wholesome and opted for organic options when possible. This is a really easy recipe to keep as clean as possible for your kids which I love. And those little candy pieces are too small to even mention, right? Balance and moderation, friends.
No-Bake is my favorite when it comes to a quick afternoon or late-night snack. Easy, delicious, and healthy. They’re a total win!
Reesa Lewandowski says
Oh I need to try these with our McCann’s Irish Oats! These sound so perfect for right now because we’re running around so much with summer OR in lunchboxes during school! Thank you for the great recipe!
Tiffany says
My girls would absolutely love eating these!! Perfect for an after school snack .
Jennifer Rote says
I love oatmeal. Would like to think I’d use both ways, but I’m betting that I’d just eat it as is. lol
HS says
I would do both. I love oatmeal with fresh berries for breakfast.
elizabeth miller says
We would actually cook with them and eat them. My husband would use the plain to make these amazing oatmeal bars that he makes. We love them, especially when he adds raisens and nuts. The vanilla honey sounds amazing so that would definitely be eaten right of the container for my before the gym fuel up.
Katie Bellamy says
I would eat it just as it is! Yummy!
Mary W says
I love oatmeal. I eat it almost every day. I would eat it for breakfast and keep it all for myself!
Elena says
I would eat it every day for breakfast
Melissa teears says
I would eat as is only because I am not the best cook and it is soooooo good on its own
Jennifer Reed says
I would definitely do both cooking with McCann’s Irish Oatmeal and eating it as is for breakfast. Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts to keep me satisfied until lunch. I also would love to try to make the McCann’s® Oatmeal Banana Bread recipe found on their website.
Charlene S. says
I would eat as is. I love oatmeal and eat it almost everyday.
Sonya Sanderson says
I would eat it with strawberries and chopped pecans in it.
Amy C. says
I think I would eat these as is. They would be great for busy school mornings.
Nancy says
I would probably do both, eat as is and bake with them!
DEBIJOT says
I would cook with these Irish Oats and also eat them.
Sarah Phillips says
I would probably both cook with these oats and eat them as is! I really love the quick microwaveable options, like vanilla honey and maple brown sugar. I’m a big fan of fast, low-calorie breakfasts and these really do the job! I would probably use these oats to make homemade power bars or add some fruit for a great breakfast (or even a snack!). These little no bake energy balls sound great!
Julie Wood says
I love this oatmeal for breakfast with fruit and eggs! Looks like delicious oatmeal and so healthy.
Carl says
Having that non-GMO certification is a great thing. Supporting those companies that are committed to going non GMO is one way to silently protest GMO’s.
I eat oats pretty much every day, and have just started recently with the steel cut oats, and I love them.
Lauren says
I would eat it plain and in cookies.
cyndi br says
I would bake in muffins and eat for breakfast to
Elle says
I would do both!
KENNETH OHL says
I would eat it as is for breakfast
Michelle says
I would definitely cook with it AND eat it as it is! We can do both, right? 😉 This recipe looks divine.
Maralea says
I would do both!
Jessica To says
I would like to try their oats in no bake cookies!
Kristen says
McCann’s is the only oatmeal we eat.
We usually cook it up with raw cashews, dried cranberries and a little brown sugar.
Allison Swain says
I would probably just eat it as it is!
Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Cheryl B says
I think I would eat it as is.
Linda Kish says
I would eat as oatmeal for breakfast and I would make some oatmeal cookies. After that, who knows.
Kris I. says
I would definitely do both….and I always have oatmeal for breakfast…I would love to win!
barbg says
I would definitely use it more for cooking. The microwave cups sound interesting, I have never tried that before. I would use the oats to make my favorite cookies oatmeal raisin. I like to use golden raisins or white chocolate chips. They are really yummy!
laura says
I would totally do both!
Nicole Sender says
I would cook with McCann’s Irish Oats & eat as is.
wen budro says
I would definitely do both. I like oatmeal for breakfast. I would make those no bake energy balls for the kids.
Julie Lundstrom says
I would cook with the oatmeal and eat it as is too.
marie yoon says
probably eat it because it will taste better
DJ says
I would make some pumpkin cinnamon crockpot oatmeal.
Alyssa says
I need energy and these look like a delicious way to get it! Thanks for the recipe!
Sarah Hall says
I would use them for cooking and also just as they are for breakfast.
Virginia Rowell says
I would eat it as is and use it in recipes!
Ronda says
I would eat it as is and cook with it.
Carol w says
I think I would eat as is and would also maybe try a cookie recipe. Thanks
Vera K says
I would eat it for breakfast with some raisins cooked in.
Alissa Apel says
I’d do both. I have my own recipe for protein balls, and my kids love warm oatmeal, as do I.
Karen D says
I would do both baking and using it for breakfast. And also as a binder in veggie burgers
Cindy says
I would eat it as is.
Ashley hudson says
I would eat for breakfast or make no bake energy balls.
BusyWorkingMama says
I’d love to try your recipe! I’m not a big baker so a no-bake recipe sounds perfect!