These no-bake energy bites are so nutritious, made with super healthy food that helps in boosting your energy. You can also 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.
Whether you like to call them power balls, date balls, energy balls, they are healthy, delicious, and perfect snacks for kids and adults.
No-Bake Energy Bites Ingredients
Oats
Dried date, chopped
Hazelnuts
Walnuts
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds
Honey
Chia seeds
Coconut, shredded (optional)
How to make these No-Bake Energy Bites?
- 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.
- 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 Bites
- 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.
What are the benefits with chia seeds?
Chia seeds are a wonderful source of omega-3 and fiber. They also have essential minerals, antioxidants and protein. Chia seeds have plenty of health benefits: improving digestion and reducing the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.
How to store and freeze these healthy No-Bake Energy Bites?
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.
What else can I add to these No-Bake Energy Bites?
You can add chocolate chips, peanuts, dried cranberry, raisins, almond and sesame seeds.
More dessert recipes:
- Easy chocolate fudge
- No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies
- Chocolate marshmallow fudge recipe
- S'mores cookie pie
No-Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients (except the coconut) in the blender.
- 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.
Nutrition
These no-bake bites are super tasty and energizing.
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.
I love these! they are my perfect healthy treat. Just what I need to get through a long day.
These are amazing! I make these energy balls all the time because I’m a big fan of date.
I love date with peanut butter. Can I add peanut butter to this recipe?? If so, how much to add?
Yes, you can add 1/4 cup of crunchy or creamy peanut butter.
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.