Energy balls are my favorite pick-me-up snack in the afternoon when I am feeling sluggish. I love a quick and nutritious snack that is satisfying and nourishing to help me get through the rest of my day. I have lots of variations of how I make energy balls. What I love about this recipe is that it is simple and also easily customizable. If you are a coconut lover like myself, follow the recipe as is. If not, change it up with finely chopped nuts, cacao powder, chia seeds, or drizzled chocolate.
You only need 4 ingredients for this recipe and 10 minutes of your time. You can even boost the protein content by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Either way, these little energy balls are packed with nutrients that will allow your body to thrive.
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4 Ingredient Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter can use any nut or seed butter
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- unsweetened shredded coconut for topping
- drizzle honey optional
Instructions
- Soak the medjool dates in boiling hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the softened and drained dates, oats, almond butter, and honey; if using, in a food processor. Process until the mixture binds, around 3-5 minutes.
- Roll into 16 balls with your hands (use one heaping tablespoon per ball) until smooth
- Roll the balls into shredded coconut or other optional toppings (see below).
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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