Natural Energy Balls
These wholesome, no-bake energy balls are packed with natural nutrients and make a quick, satisfying grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
- •1 cup pitted Medjool dates (175g)
- •1 cup rolled oats (90g)
- •0.5 cup natural creamy peanut butter (120g)
- •2 tablespoons chia seeds (20g)
- •2 tablespoons raw honey (40g)
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
- •0.25 cup miniature dark chocolate chips (40g)
- •1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the pitted Medjool dates into a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste.
- 2
Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the processor with the dates.
- 3
Process the mixture for about 1 to 2 minutes until everything is thoroughly combined and holds together when pinched.
- 4
Remove the blade and gently fold in the miniature dark chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
- 5
Scoop out portions of the mixture using a small cookie scoop or spoon, then roll them firmly between your palms into bite-sized balls.
- 6
Place the rolled energy balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- If your dates are dry and hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain them thoroughly before using.
- You can easily substitute almond butter for peanut butter and hemp hearts for chia seeds based on your pantry staples.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze them for up to three months.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished energy balls should be firm yet slightly chewy, wonderfully sweet with a rich nutty flavor, and studded with pockets of dark chocolate.