Energy Balls Recipes – The little energy boost in between

The small, round balls are the perfect snack for in between meals so that you can get started again full of energy! Those with a sweet tooth will get their money's worth - and all without sugar! Today I have three different energy ball recipes for you that you should definitely try.

The Energy Balls are within minutes prepared. They don't need to be baked and can basically be eaten immediately. The energy balls not only taste best when slightly chilled, they also stay in shape best. 

The basis for this snack is always oatmeal and Dates. In addition, there are various Nuts, fruit and Spices. The combination possibilities are endless! You can basically just throw together everything you have at home and see what comes out. I have mine for you three favorite combinations compiled. A chocolate-peanut version, one with orange peel and cranberries and one with raisins and walnuts. The first two recipes are a bit simpler than the raisin nut energy balls because they use even fewer ingredients. But like I said – just do your thing with it.

You should make sure that the dates you use pitted are. It's best to soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes before processing; this makes them nice and soft and makes it easier to form the dough. Instead of oatmeal You can also use chopped or ground almonds if you like. I have one for my energy balls Food Processor (high performance mixer) is used. If you don't have one on hand, you can also "mash" the dates with a fork and then mash all the ingredients stir by hand. 

Before I babble too much again, I would say: let's just get started! :) 

1. Peanut Chocolate Energy Balls 

Ingredients for approx. 20 pieces

100g oatmeal

175g Dates (pitted)

125g Peanut butter/peanut butter

30g Peanuts

30g Desiccated coconut

3 tbsp Cocoa powder

½ tsp Salt

Tools: Cutting board, knife, food processor/mixer

preparation

1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes.
2. Chop up the peanuts a little. 
3. Place all ingredients in the food processor until well blended. Form the dough into bite-sized (approx. walnut-sized) balls and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
4. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep in the fridge for a week. They can even be stored in the freezer for up to two months. 

Preparation time: approx. 15 minutes | 10 minutes of which soak the dates

Nutritional information per Energy Ball*:
approx. 105 kcal | 9.6g carbohydrates | 3 g protein | 5.6g fat

*corresponds to 1/20 of the amount of dough

2. Orange Cranberry Energy Balls 

Ingredients for approx. 20 pieces

100g oatmeal

175g Dates (pitted)

40g Cranberries

1 Orange (abrasion)

30g Desiccated coconut

½ tsp Cinnamon

1 pinch Salt

Tools: grater, food processor/mixer

preparation

1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes.
2. Grate the peel of the orange.
3. Place all ingredients in the food processor until well blended. Form the dough into bite-sized (approx. walnut-sized) balls and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
4. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep in the fridge for a week. They can even be stored in the freezer for up to two months. 

Preparation time: approx. 15 minutes | 10 minutes of which soak the dates

Nutritional information per Energy Ball*:
approx. 60 kcal | 10.2g carbohydrates | 1 g protein | 1.4g fat

*corresponds to 1/20 of the amount of dough

3. Raisin Nut Energy Balls 

Ingredients for approx. 20 pieces

100g oatmeal

175g Dates (pitted)

50g Walnuts (or other nuts of your choice)

40g Raisins (or other dried fruit of your choice)

30ml Maple syrup / agave syrup

40g Dark chocolate chips / cocoa nibs

15g crushed linseed

5ml vanilla extract

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

1 pinch Salt

Tools: Cutting board, knife, food processor/mixer

preparation

1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes.
2. Mix the flaxseeds with 3 tablespoons of water and set aside. Cut the walnuts into coarse pieces. 
3. Place all ingredients in the food processor until well blended. Form the dough into bite-sized (approx. walnut-sized) balls and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
4. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep in the fridge for a week. They can even be stored in the freezer for up to two months. 

Preparation time: approx. 15 minutes | 10 minutes of which soak the dates

Nutritional information per Energy Ball*:
approx. 87 kcal | 11.3g carbohydrates | 1.7 g protein | 3.3g fat

*corresponds to 1/20 of the amount of dough

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