Trail Energy Balls

Yield: About 6–8 small balls (~400 cal)

Cooking Time: 5 minutes (no-cook) 

Notes: Great snack for mid-hike energy boosts. 

Ingredients:

• Main:

  • 1/2 cup oats

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter

  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips or dried fruit

• Optional:

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix oats, peanut butter, and honey until combined.

2. Stir in chocolate chips, dried fruit, and seeds if using.

3. Form into small balls.

4. Store in a ziplock bag for trail snacks.