PrintNo-Bake Date and Nut Energy Balls
Make these simple, no-bake energy bites using pantry staples for a natural energy boost perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 18 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats in a food processor and pulse until they resemble a coarse flour.
- Add the pitted dates, mixed nuts, peanut butter, flaxseed, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to the food processor.
- Process the mixture until it comes together and forms a sticky dough ball. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder before processing.
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water or milk until it holds together.
- Store these natural energy snacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0