Sometimes, there's nothing better than a snack that's both sweet and salty -- especially where pretzels are involved. This delicious snack will fit the bill for multiple cravings, while still keeping things healthy.

Ingredients:
1 cup dry oats (I like 1/2 old fashioned oatmeal and 1/2 quick cooking)
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup crushed pretzels
1/4 cup chopped roasted salted almonds
dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional

Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, add all of the ingredients and stir to combine well. The mixture should be a bit sticky. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Use a spoon to scoop about a tablespoon of the cookie ball mixture into your hand. Roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. This should make about 12 oatmeal energy balls.
3. Store the balls covered in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for much longer.

Recipe via blessthismessplease.com

Who invented Almond Joys? Seriously, whose idea was it to combine almonds, coconuts, and chocolate for the supreme culinary experience? This protein ball recipe gives you Almond Joy-level joy (and some extra protein, of course).

Ingredients:
2 cups dates
2 cups almonds
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (reserve 1/2 cup for rolling)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 T unsweetened almond milk

Directions:
1. Put 1/2 cup of coconut flakes into the food processor and process to break up flakes slightly (about 1 minute). Do not over-process or it will become coconut butter.
2. Remove flakes and set aside
3. Place dates in the food processor and process until they have broken up and come together into a ball.
4. Break up date ball with hands and add in almonds, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of coconut flakes and sea salt.
5. Process for several minutes, scrapping down the sides as needed.
6. Add in vanilla extract and 1 T of almond milk.
7. Process until mixture comes back together into a ball. If it doesn't do this, add in 1 more tablespoon of almond milk. It should look like the photo above.
8. Remove mixture from the food processor and roll into 2 dozen balls.
9. Roll each ball in the coconut flakes you processed earlier.
10. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for several weeks.

Recipe via thehealthymaven.com