Snack
Energy Balls
15 min 12 servings 140 kcalEasy
Quick energy bites. Dates provide natural sweetness + binding. Nut butter + nuts + oats + cocoa. Roll into balls, store cold. Perfect for snack box, hike, kids' lunchbox.
Nutrition Per Serving
140
kcal · Calories
3
g · Protein
18
g · Carbs
6
g · Fat
Steps
- 1
Pulse dates + nuts in food processor.
≈ 2 min - 2
Add remaining ingredients, pulse until sticky dough.
≈ 2 min - 3
Roll into 12 balls.
≈ 8 min - 4
Coat in coconut or cocoa.
≈ 3 min - 5
Refrigerate 30 min before serving.
≈ 30 min
Dietitian Note
Natural energy from dates. Whole-food sweetness. Pre-workout 30-45 min before. Store week refrigerated, 3 months frozen.