Description
Whip up these no-bake energy balls in just 10 minutes! Packed with protein, fiber and natural sweetness for perfect on-the-go fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) pitted Medjool dates, packed (about 10–12 dates)
- 1/2 cup (128g) natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (85g) raw honey or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (28g) ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup (60g) mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (35g) chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- If dates aren’t soft, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Add pitted dates to a food processor and pulse until broken down into small pieces and beginning to form a paste.
- Add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Blend until smooth and well-incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer wet mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Check consistency—if too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add more nut butter or honey.
- Refrigerate mixture for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Using a tablespoon measure, portion mixture and roll between palms to form 1-inch diameter balls.
- Place finished energy balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.