Loaded with protein boosting nuts, heart healthy flaxseed, chia seeds, and sweetened with dried fruit. These little energy balls are a perfect on-the-go snack!
Having a stash of simple healthy snacks is what helps me stay on track. I was inspired to make these energy balls by a recipe from this cookbook, which if you follow me on IG then you’ve heard me mention. I want to make everything from it! So after I tried the superfood breakfast bites recipe, I knew I wanted to share something similar.
These energy balls are basically a little snack ball, loaded with nuts, dried fruit, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. It has the perfect blend of sweet and salty, and also delicious nutty texture. I love to pop these between my meals or when I’m craving something sweet.
What I also love about these is that you can make them with just about any type of nut or dried fruit. I made a batch with almonds and dried apricots. I also tried them with walnuts and dried blueberries. Both turned out very delicious.
They are simple to make too. Simply add all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until everything comes together. You want the mixture to easily stick together between two fingers. Then simply roll into balls and refrigerate until set.
If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on IG @littlebrokenblog!
Superfood Energy Balls
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chop
- Cuisine: American
Description
Loaded with protein boosting nuts, heart healthy flaxseed, chia seeds, and sweetened with dried fruit. These little energy balls are a perfect on-the-go snack!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 7-8)
- 3/4 cup almonds, preferably raw
- 3/4 cup dried fruit*, chopped if necessary
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl of a food processor, combine the pitted dates and almonds. Pulse until coarse crumb like consistency.
- Add the remaining ingredients and process until well combined. The mixture should be sticky and easily stick together between two fingers. If the mixture seems dry, add 1 Tablespoon of water at a time.
- Roll a tablespoon of the mixture into approximately 1-inch ball. Transfer to prepared sheet pan and repeat until all of the mixture has been rolled.
- Refrigerate for about an hour or until the balls are firm. Store refrigerated in a closed container. Makes 20-23 balls.
Notes
*You can use just about any type of dried fruit. I tested the recipe with dried apricots and dried blueberries. Both were delicious.
Keywords: snack, healthy, on the go
olga says
my kids gobbled these up! ha, joke is on them, its actually super healthy 😉
★★★★★
Khalifa says
I would like to share a popular culture food from dubai which remind of your energy ball :
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups blanched almonds
2 1/2 cups soft pitted dates
1 tsp ground cardamom
2 cups desiccated coconut
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Method
• Shallow fry the almonds in a little oil until golden brown. Then place them on absorbent paper to get rid of excess oil.
• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and add in dates and ground cardamom.
• Stir well over low heat, until well blended and then set aside to cool.
• Wet your palm and place a small amount of the date mixture, roll into a smooth ball and press an almond into the centre.
• Fold the sides and shape into a ball again, with the almond hidden in the middle.
• Roll each date in the desiccated coconut and serve
Katya says
It sounds delicious! THank you for sharing.