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No Bake Energy Balls
4.8 from 33 votes

No Bake Energy Balls

These No Bake Energy Balls are an easy and healthy snack, naturally sweetened with dates. They are vegan and paleo friendly when you use almond butter, or you can use peanut butter, if you prefer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates pitted
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter, all-natural
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free, if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds or chia seeds
  • salt pinch

Instructions

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  1. Place the dates in the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S blade. Process until the dates are broken down and form a sticky ball.
  2. To the food processor, add in the nut butter, oats, flax seeds, and salt. Process again until the batter becomes crumbly, which may take up to 2 minutes. Stop and scrape down the processor, if needed.
  3. Press the batter between your fingers to make sure it will easily stick together. If the batter is too moist, add another 1-2 tablespoons of oats for flax seeds. If the batter is too dry, add another 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter, and blend again.
  4. Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough and then roll it between your hands to form balls. Place them on a lined plate or baking sheet, and then transfer the pan to the fridge to help them firm up, about an hour. (Though you can eat them right away if you want to.)
  5. For best shelf life, store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 102mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.