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No-Bake Halloween Spider Energy Balls

These Halloween spider energy balls make for the perfect nutrient-dense Halloween-themed spooky snack. Packed with wholesome low glycemic ingredients like oats, nut butter, and seeds, these energy balls make for a delicious diabetes-friendly snack.
Servings: 10 energy balls
Calories: 96.3kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup oats rolled
  • ¼ cup nut butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed ground
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 30 pretzels sticks cut in half
  • 20 pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nut butter, honey, cocoa powder, ground flax seed, chia seed, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
    ½ cup oats, ¼ cup nut butter, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 2 tbsp chia seeds, ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Once all ingredients are evenly incorporated, use a teaspoon to scoop mixture and form a ball using your hands.
  • Carefully insert 6 pretzel sticks into each energy ball (3 on each side) to form the spider “legs”. Add two pomegranate arils on top to form the “eyes”.
    30 pretzels, 20 pomegranate
  • Let the spider energy balls sit in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • Consistency Adjustment: If the mixture is too dry, you can add a bit more nut butter or honey to help the ingredients stick together more easily. Conversely, if it's too sticky, a little more oats or cocoa powder can help.
  • Pretzel Sticks: Carefully inserting the pretzel sticks without breaking them might require a gentle touch. It's helpful to find thicker pretzel sticks that can withstand a bit of pressure.
  • Setting in the Fridge: Allowing the energy balls to set in the fridge not only helps them hold their shape but also makes the pretzel sticks adhere better, ensuring they don't fall out easily when handled.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Halloween Spider Energy Balls
Amount per Serving
Calories
96.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.3
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Sodium
 
21.7
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
108.5
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.1
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2.8
g
12
%
Sugar
 
4.1
g
5
%
Protein
 
2.9
g
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
44.7
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
Magnesium
 
42.4
mg
11
%
Zinc
 
0.6
mg
4
%
Folic Acid
 
2.3
µg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.