I had a whim today and I made these. Chocolate, Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls.

It’s Monday and I had a little bit of a craving for almond butter and then I thought some chocolate with that almond butter would be tasty. As I was attempting to stir some organic unsweetened cocoa into my almond butter, I thought, why not add some oatmeal and honey and I’ll make some quick treats.

These kinds of recipes have been swimming around the web for quite some time now. Some people call them energy balls, some people call them peanut butter oatmeal balls because they use peanut butter rather than almond butter. But I call them treats. Anything with a smidge of sugar, sweetener or honey fall in the “treat” category for me.

I’m not much of sweets eater as you know, but now and again I do like a little something that tastes a wee bit indulgent. These chocolate, almond butter oatmeal balls speak to my indulgence cravings but also adds a little of the good stuff to my diet. Not only do I use organic unsweetened cocoa powder in this recipe but I also add sunflower seeds and then I roll the balls in hemp seeds.

Hemp seeds are definitely one of the super foods. It’s rich in antioxidants, fights bad cholesterol, contains the perfect balance of essential fatty acids, reduces inflammation and helps balance hormones among many other things. I add it to salads, soups, pancakes, baked goods, sprinkle it over rice and now I roll my chocolate, almond butter oatmeal balls in hemp seeds.

You can certainly roll these fun treats in whatever you like, but the hemp seeds are small enough they stick well to the balls and add just a little texture to the outside.

And the good news? No baking required.

Enjoy these chocolate, almond butter oatmeal balls for a quick breakfast, snacks or as an after dinner treat. Or just whenever you walk by the fridge and you need a little something sweet. 😉

Delicious Wishes and Loads of Love,

Karista