If you're looking for an easy, healthy grab-and-go snack or breakfast that's packed with energy and nutrition, then these no-bake Energy Balls are just what you need for quick & easy meal prep.
These little bites are so delicious and loaded with protein, fibre, healthy fats and other nutritious ingredients to give you an energy boost and keep you feeling full throughout the day.
They're also a great way to avoid prepackaged unhealthy snacks while satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. You can make this with just a few simple ingredients, and the best part is there is no baking involved.
I'll show you two easy methods to make energy balls - one very simple method using dates and a food processor, and another method with just a mixing bowl. On top of that, I'll also show you 5 delicious recipes that you can try at home yourself.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Using Medjool Dates
1:29 - Dates Method - Base Recipe
3:19 - Dates Method - Lemon Cranberry
4:40 - Dates Method - Double Chocolate Dates Energy Balls
5:43 - No Equipment Method - Base Recipe
7:32 - No Equipment Method - Oatmeal Raisin
8:22 - Outro
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DIRECTIONS:
METHOD #1 - Dates Method using Food Processor:
► STEP 1: Chop nuts into tiny pieces in food processor
► STEP 2: Add other ingredients, blend for 45-60 secs until mixture turns into a crumbly texture. Do not overblend!
► STEP 3: Roll into small, 1-inch balls.
► STEP 4: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then enjoy
METHOD #2 - No Equipment Method:
► STEP 1: Add ingredients into mixing bowl, making sure nuts are pre-chopped into tiny pieces
► STEP 2: Mix ingredients
► STEP 3: Roll into small, 1-inch balls.
► STEP 4: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then enjoy
TIPS:
► TIP 1: If balls are too dry & crumbly, add 1 tsp of water, honey or nut butter
► TIP 2: If balls are wet and loose, add some oats, ground flaxseed or other dry ingredients
► TIP 3: Use a cookie scooper to portion out mixture into balls, then press/roll into hands
► TIP 4: Wet hands before rolling to prevent mixture from sticking to your hands
STORAGE: Refrigerate in air-tight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2-3 months and then thaw before eating.
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NOTE: For recipes below, nuts listed can be substituted with any other nuts
#1 - DATES METHOD - BASE RECIPE
(1717 calories total per 16 balls, or 107 calories per ball)
► Almonds (1 cup, 150 g)
► Medjool dates, pitted (10 dates or 1 cup, 230 g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2.5 ml)
► Sea salt (1/4 tsp, 1 ml)
► Coconut flakes (1/4 cup, 28 g)
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#2 - DATES METHOD - LEMON CRANBERRY
(1687 calories total per 16 balls, or 105 calories per ball)
► Raw cashews (1 cup, 125 g)
► Medjool dates, pitted (10 dates or 1 cup, 230 g)
► Lemon juice (2 tbsp, 30 ml)
► Lemon zest (1 tbsp, 6 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
► Sea salt (1/4 tsp, 1 ml)
► Dried cranberries (2 tbsp, 15 g) - Mix in, don't blend
**Once mixture is done, coat balls by rolling them in bowl of coconut flakes
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#3 - DATES METHOD - DOUBLE CHOCOLATE
(1562 calories total per 16 balls, or 97 calories per ball)
► Nuts - half pecans and half cashews (1 cup total, 125 g)
► Medjool dates, pitted (10 dates or 1 cup, 230 g)
► Cocoa powder, unsweetened (3 tbsp, 15 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
► Sea salt (1/4 tsp, 1 ml)
► Mini chocolate chips (1 tbsp, 15 g) - Pulse/mix in, don't blend
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#4 - OATS METHOD - BASE RECIPE
(1470 calories total per 16 balls, or 92 calories per ball)
► Rolled oats (1 cup, 90 g)
► Natural peanut butter (1/2 cup, 120 g)
► Ground flaxseed (1/4 cup, 28 g)
► Honey (1/4 cup, 84 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
► Sea salt (pinch)
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#5 - OATS METHOD - OATMEAL RAISIN
(1787 calories total per 16 balls, or 111 calories per ball)
► Rolled oats (1 cup, 90 g)
► Natural peanut butter (1/2 cup, 120 g)
► Ground flaxseed (1/4 cup, 28 g)
► Honey (1/4 cup, 84 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
► Sea salt (pinch)
► Raisins (1/4 cup, 40 g)
► Chopped pecans (1/4 cup, 30 g)
► Chia seeds (1/2 tbsp, 7.5 g)
► Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp, 1.5 g)
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