Description
These easy-to-make sugar-free energy balls are packed with natural sweetness from dates and are perfect for a healthy snack. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for on-the-go energy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates (softened if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add the pitted dates to a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste.
- Add almond flour, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, almond butter, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is well combined and forms a thick, sticky dough.
- Scoop out small portions of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls with your hands.
- Place the rolled energy balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together.
- Customize with your favorite add-ins like chopped nuts, seeds, or dried unsweetened fruit.
- These energy balls are perfect as a pre-workout snack or a midday pick-me-up!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g (from dates)
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sugar-free energy balls, gluten-free snacks, dairy-free recipes, no-bake snacks