Energy balls are super easy, delicious, and no-bake snacks that can be put together quickly. Made with simple ingredients such as dates, oats, nuts and seeds to help boost your energy.
Today, I’m happy to share with you my recipe for energy balls, along with step-by-step instructions, tips and some variations.
If you are like me and love energy bites, I am sure you will also like my nut and date energy balls Recipe.
Energy Balls
Personally, I like these easy energy power balls because I can make them in no time; just throw all the ingredients in the food processor, blend, then form into balls, and then enjoy the best, quick snacks ever.
Because I tried a lot of energy ball recipes, I can promise you this is the only recipe you will ever need!
Whether you like to call them power balls, date balls, energy bites, energy balls, they are delicious, and perfect snacks for kids and adults.
No-Bake Energy Bites Ingredients
- Dried date: Date is so important in this recipe that even my daughter calls the recipe date energy balls.
- Nuts: Who doesn't like walnuts and hazelnuts?
- Oats: To make this recipe gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free oats!
- Seeds: I like to use pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and chia seeds in my energy balls.
- Honey: A delicious, natural sweetener.
- Coconut: Optional!
Tip: If you have any nut allergy, you can skip the nuts and use only the seeds.
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
Alternatives
- Sometimes, I like to replace the dates with figs, and the recipe turns out delicious!
- Use any nuts you prefer instead of walnuts and hazelnuts.
- If you like to use something else rather than honey, maple syrup would be a good choice.
- You can replace chia seeds with flaxseeds.
How To Make Energy Balls With Date And Oat?
Here are my easy step-by-step instructions!
One: Put all the ingredients (except the coconut) in the food processor. Blend until a thick mixture forms.
Two: Now, you need to scoop a tablespoon of the mixture in your hand and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture finishes.
Three: Put the coconut onto a plate and roll the balls onto the coconut. Make sure they’re covered well with the coconut. Serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Best No-Bake Energy Balls
- To make the balls the same size, measure them using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop.
- In this recipe, both rolled oats or porridge oats will work well; I used porridge oats.
- These power balls can be eaten right away, or you can put them in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm a little.
An Easy And Amazing Snack
This easy energy ball recipe is amazing to serve for holidays, after the gym or give to your children in the lunchbox as a treat.
You only need 10 minutes to prepare it, a few ingredients, and you can customise it to your liking.
Storage
- For storing: Put them in a well-sealed container then keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
- For freezing: Put them in an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 months.
Recipe FAQs
According to this article published on hsph.harvard.edu, chia seeds are a wonderful source of omega-3 and fiber. They also have essential minerals, antioxidants and protein. Additionally, the article states, Chia seeds have plenty of health benefits: improving digestion and reducing the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.
You can add chocolate chips, peanuts, dried cranberry, raisins, almond and sesame seeds.
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Recipe Card
Energy Balls Recipe With Date And Oat
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients (except the coconut) in the food processor.
- Blend until a thick mixture forms.
- Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture in your hand and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture finishes.
- Roll the balls onto the coconut. Serve or refrigerate.
Notes
- To make the balls the same size, measure them using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop.
- In this recipe, both rolled oats or porridge oats will work well; I used porridge oats.
- These power balls can be eaten right away, or you can put them in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm a little.
Alternatives
- You can replace the dates with fig if you like.
- Use any nuts you prefer instead of walnuts and hazelnuts.
- If you like to use something else rather than honey, maple syrup would be a good choice.
- You can replace chia seeds with flaxseeds.
Engola says
I’ve been searching for an energy ball recipe for so long. I love packing some snacks to take for work. I can't wait to try these.
Fiza says
I love date with peanut butter. Can I add peanut butter to this recipe?? If so, how much to add?
Radwa says
Yes, you can add 1/4 cup of crunchy or creamy peanut butter.
Caroline says
These are amazing! I make these energy balls all the time because I’m a big fan of date.
Clair says
I love these! they are my perfect healthy treat. Just what I need to get through a long day.
Ella says
I made these energy bites more than ten times; They are my favorite! It’s such a good way to get healthy energy balls as snacks.
Emily says
These no-bake bites are super tasty and energizing.