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Almond Butter Espresso Balls are packed with oats, almonds, coffee and vanilla! The perfect snack for a little pick me up!

Almond Butter Espresso Balls, the most unbelievably addicting snack ever! Healthy, easy, and delicious! {gluten free}

I grew up in a really small, rural town. Growing up the way I did had a lot of advantages, you actually knew the people who lived in the same community as you, I think as kids we probably had a bit more freedom because there wasn’t just a ton of stuff to get us in trouble. It was nice. It was a nice way to grow up.

But, there were disadvantages. We didn’t have malls or places to shop. If you wanted to just hang out your options were a super smoky bowling alley, the movies with the mean ticket taker, or the Wal-Mart parking lot. But most importantly, there is no place to go for coffee.

This is probably a big reason why my love of coffee didn’t start until later in life. I just wasn’t exposed to it. My Mom never ran through the drive through at a coffee shop to grab a Frappuccino because we didn’t have them. But now that I live in a much bigger place I do have access to all of the delicious coffee shops and my addiction is in full swing!

Almond Butter Espresso Balls, the most unbelievably addicting snack ever! Healthy, easy, and delicious! {gluten free}

How did this recipe come about?

I make lots of snacks, you can see tons of granola, snack mixes, bars, and peanut butter creations on this blog. But this one is totally different. It was inspired by Barney’s Espresso and Almond Butter. Have you ever seen it? I hadn’t until a few weeks ago when I came across it at World Market. We eat loads of peanut butter, but I like almond butter too and the idea of almond butter with espresso?

I couldn’t really imagine it, but I was intrigued.

In a word, these are… AMAZING. They actually get better as they sit. That probably has something to do with the fact that for the espresso flavor I just dumped some coffee grounds in the mix. Yes, just unbrewed coffee, right in there.

To be honest, I was slightly terrified when I did this because I knew it would either be fantastic, or I was completely ruining a big bowl of expensive almond butter. Luckily, it worked like a charm!

Almond Butter Espresso Balls, the most unbelievably addicting snack ever! Healthy, easy, and delicious! {gluten free}

These little delights are packed with creamy almond butter, sliced almond, oats, honey, and coffee. Then rolled into perfect little balls, and dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with coffee for good measure. They are the perfect little pick me up!

Ingredients for Almond Butter Espresso Balls:

Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need. Keep scrolling for exact measurements!

  • Creamy, no-stir almond butter (I used Barney’s Butter)
  • Gluten free old fashioned oats
  • Honey
  • Sliced almonds
  • Vanilla
  • Unbrewed coffee grounds (I used French roast)
  • White chocolate (bar or chips… Will be melted for dipping)

How should I store Almond Butter Balls?

These delicious bites should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to two week or in the freezer for three months. They keep their shape best when still cool, so these are perfect for pulling from the freezer and putting into your lunchbox for a mid-morning pick-me-up!

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Almond Butter Espresso Balls

Almond Butter Espresso Balls

Yield: 20 Balls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

These delicious bites are super easy and require no baking! You're only seven ingredients and about 40 minutes away from a tasty, energizing treat!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy almond butter (Barney's Butter, see note below)
  • 1 cup gluten free old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon unbewed coffee grounds (I used French roast)
  • 1 (4 ounce) package white chocolate for melting

Instructions

  1. In a mixer, combine the almond butter, oats, honey, almonds, vanilla and coffee grounds and mix until well combined. Mixture will be very thick.
  2. Place the bowl in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Roll the mixture into balls, about the size of a tablespoon, maybe a bit smaller.
  4. Melt white chocolate according to package directions and dip or roll in chocolate.
  5. Sprinkle with additional coffee grounds if desired.

Notes

Mixture will be very thick and is easiest to roll/dip after being chilled at least 30 minutes.

For best results I highly recommend using Barney's Smooth Almond Butter or a similar "no stir" almond butter. 

*I have also made this recipe with 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips instead of dipping them in white chocolate. Simply stir in the chocolate chips after the mixture is combined.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 155Total Fat: 9.4gCholesterol: 0.9mgSodium: 5.1mgCarbohydrates: 15.1gNet Carbohydrates: 13.1gFiber: 2gSugar: 10.2gProtein: 3.9g
© Annie Holmes
Category: Breakfast, Snack

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Comments

  2. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    My coffee addiction didn’t start until I was older too, mainly because my parents’ never drank it and it wasn’t like it is now, with a coffee shop on every corner! These balls looks delicious! Definitely something that would feed my addiction!

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  4. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    My love for coffee started young! Haha both of my parents loved it and there were coffee shops/cafes/bakeries with coffee bars everywhere. Needless to say these look incredible!! How perfect for an afternoon snack at work to give me a little oomph to make it through the day!

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  5. Ami@NaiveCookCooks says

    Girl these look so sinfully delicious. My coffee addiction started way too late too, college actually and I was like I was missing out! So now I drink extra so I can make up for all those lost years hehe!! 😉

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  6. Kacey+@+The+Cookie+Writer says

    As a Canadian, I feel we always had a coffee shop in every town, even when we used to go to our cottage or trailer. Now my husband and I are snobs and only make freshly ground coffee at home. That being said, I know we will love these!

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  10. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

    I grew up in a small town, too. We didn’t even have a stoplight. 🙂 Now that I have access to more, I surely do appreciate it, but I still love my little hometown. I’m not a big coffee drinker, but I don’t think you’d have to twist my arm to try these little beauties. They look delicious!

    Reply

  12. Nora @ Savory Nothings says

    I grew up in a city but we didn’t have Starbucks for a loooong time and when we finally did I never had enough pocket money anyways, haha! But now I’m a total coffee addict and I cannot even imagine getting started into my day without it! Also, I LIVE for almond butter! So these cuties look just about perfect to me 🙂

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  14. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    I have always wondered what it would be like to live in a small town, just to get away from all the traffic and craziness of Orange County. I think we have a Starbucks on just about ever corner!
    These expresso balls look amazing, I especially love the white chocolate topping!

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  17. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

    Fortunately (or unfortunately), there were plenty of Starbucks around when I hit the coffee-drinking age. I’m still completely addicted today! These little bites look like my perfect snack. How can you go wrong with almond butter and coffee? 😉

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  19. Natalie+@+Tastes+Lovely says

    Sounds like such a quaint way to grow up. We grew up in a medium size town, and we still live here. It seems like every time I go the grocery store I see someone I know. I actually love it! Makes me feel connected to my area. These almost butter espresso balls sound amazing! Can’t wait to make them!

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  22. Danielle says

    I grew up in a small town too and we never ate out, just because there was hardly anything close to us! I love making little snacks like these to enjoy throughout the week. These sound incredible!

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    • Maebells says

      Hi Katelyn! It really depends on how big you make them, I make them maybe a smidge smaller than golf balls so they can be eaten in two bites and I get roughly 2 dozen! 🙂 I hope that helps! These are so addictive! I think you will love them!

      Reply

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