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A ceramic bowl filled with Energy Ball Recipe coated in shredded coconut, with whole almonds scattered around.

Energy Ball Recipe

Naturally sweet, protein-packed Energy Ball Recipe made with dates, oats, and nut butter. No bake, ready in minutes, and customizable with endless variations. Perfect for after-school snacks, lunch boxes, or pre-workout fuel.
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Course: Dessert, Healthy Treat, Snack
Cuisine: American, Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian
Keyword: Chocolate energy balls, Energy balls with dates, Healthy energy balls recipe, No bake energy bites, Peanut butter energy balls, Peanut butter energy balls recipe, Protein balls with protein powder, Protein energy balls recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor (For blending dates/nuts/oats)
  • 1 Cookie scoop/tablespoon (For portioning balls)
  • 1 Airtight container (For storing energy balls)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Medjool dates - Pitted & soft soak if firm
  • ½ cup Rolled oats - Old-fashioned oats work best
  • ½ cup Raw almonds or cashews - Can mix or choose one
  • 2–3 tablespoon Natural peanut butter - Or almond butter/tahini room temp
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract - Swap with almond extract for variation
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder - Optional – for chocolate lovers
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Optional – for flavor depth
  • 2 tablespoon Mini chocolate chips - Optional – for texture & sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Chia or flax seeds - Optional – for extra protein & fiber

Instructions

  • Pit dates, soak if firm, and measure all ingredients. Make sure nut butter is at room temperature.
    A round plate with neatly arranged ingredients — whole dates, chopped walnuts, peanut butter, ground seeds, and small bowls of oil.
  • Process dates into paste (about 1 minute). Add oats and nuts, pulse until roughly chopped. Add nut butter + vanilla, process until mixture sticks together.
    A food processor filled with peanut butter, oats, whole almonds, cashews, and dates, ready to be blended.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon portions, roll between palms into smooth balls, place on parchment-lined tray.
    A marble surface with baking ingredients — bowls of flour, whole and cracked eggs, salt, and a wire whisk.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
    A gray plate stacked with coconut-covered energy balls, placed beside a golden spoon on a cloth napkin.
  • Roll in coconut or cocoa if desired. Store in airtight container in fridge (up to 2 weeks) or freezer (up to 3 months).
    A blue bowl filled with dark energy balls rolled in shredded coconut.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 110kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 15mg (1%) | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
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