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Stacked sunflower seed butter energy rounds on a wooden board, one halved to show the chewy oat texture inside.

Chewy No-Bake Sunflower Seed Butter Energy Rounds

No-bake sunflower seed butter energy rounds with oats, chia, and honey, a nut-free snack that comes together in one bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 rounds
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sunflower seed butter (260 g); natural, no-stir kind
  • 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (113 g); or maple syrup for vegan version
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (14 g)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (20 g)
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (60 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (4 g)
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (1.5 g)

Method
 

Mix the Dough
  1. Line a 23 x 33 cm / 9 x 13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir the sunflower seed butter and honey together until smooth and glossy, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture looks like a thick, sticky dough with no dry oats left at the bottom of the bowl.
  4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  5. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes so the oats and chia seeds can soak up moisture. If it still sticks heavily to your hands after resting, add another tablespoon of oats.
Shape and Chill
  1. Scoop the dough using a tablespoon (about 28 g each) and roll it between your palms into a round ball.
  2. Set each round on the parchment-lined pan as you go. You should get about 20 rounds from this batch.
  3. Chill the rounds in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, until firm to the touch.
  4. Serve straight from the fridge, or let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes if you like them softer.

Notes

  • Use natural, no-stir sunflower seed butter for the smoothest dough.
  • Dough turning green from sunflower seed butter is normal, not spoiled.
  • Chill rounds at least 30 minutes before packing for lunchboxes.
  • Old-fashioned oats hold texture better than quick oats here.