No-Bake Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup Medjool Dates (pitted, soft; soak in hot water 10 min if hard)
• 1 cup Almonds (raw, can substitute any nut)
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (optional; for coating or mixing)
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 cup Rolled Oats (use quick or rolled oats, not steel‑cut)
• 0.5 cup Almond Butter (runny consistency; can use any nut/seed butter)
• 0.25 cup Ground Flax Seed (adds fiber and omega‑3s)
• 0.25 cup Honey (or maple syrup for vegan version)
• 0.25 cup Raisins (optional for oatmeal‑raisin variation)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (ground, optional for raisin variation)

Instructions

1. Prepare Dates

   If the dates are hard, place them in a bowl of hot water and soak for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Remove pits if not already pitted.

   Time: PT5M

2. Pulse Nuts

   Add 1 cup of almonds (or any nuts) to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

   Time: PT1M

3. Blend Base Ingredients

   Add the soaked dates, ½ tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ cup coconut flakes to the processor. Blend for about 1‑2 minutes until the mixture looks crumbly and holds together when pressed.

   Time: PT2M

4. Adjust Texture (If Needed)

   Check the dough; if it’s too crumbly, add a teaspoon of water. If it’s too sticky, add a few more chopped nuts or a tablespoon of rolled oats.

   Time: PT1M

5. Form Energy Balls

   Using a cookie scooper or tablespoon, portion the mixture and roll between wet hands into 1‑inch balls. Optionally roll the balls in extra coconut flakes for coating.

   Time: PT5M

6. Chill

   Place the balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

   Time: PT1H

7. No‑Equipment Method – Mix Base

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup almond butter, ¼ cup ground flax seed, ¼ cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until a uniform, sticky dough forms.

   Time: PT3M

8. Adjust No‑Equipment Dough

   If the dough is too wet, add a little more oats; if too dry, drizzle a bit more honey.

   Time: PT1M

9. Form & Chill No‑Equipment Balls

   Roll the oat‑based dough into 1‑inch balls (using hands or a scoop) and refrigerate for 1 hour.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

3 g