These energy balls are one of my all-time favorite snacks, they’re perfect to eat on the go and taste amazing. The recipe is super simple, so you can make it in less than 20 minutes and enjoy a healthy alternative to the convenience, processed food you can find at the stores.
You can use any nut you want, any type of dates (Medjool dates work better though), raw cacao powder (I’ve never made them using carob powder, but I think it could work), any non-refined oil you have on hand or even make an oil-free version of this recipe adding more dates or some maple or agave syrup to make the dough sticky enough to make the balls.
PrintEnergy Balls
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 18
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks, Dessert, Gluten Free
- Cuisine: Vegan, Raw Vegan
These energy balls are a super delicious and satisfying snack. They’re perfect to eat on the go and are a great choice for athletes and students.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted hazelnuts (140 g)
- 1 1/2 cup Medjool dates (300 g)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Place the hazelnuts in a food processor or a powerful blender and blend until they have a crumbly texture.
- Add the dates, cocoa powder and coconut oil and blend again.
- Make balls with your hands. We made 18.
- You can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for about 2 weeks or freeze them for months.
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Almonds are listed in the ingredients, but hazelnuts in the instructions. Does it matter which ones are used?
Hi Suzy! It was a mistake! I used hazelnuts, not almonds. Thanks for your comment and have a nice day! <3
This is a great recipe. Looking forward to trying it out! I bought Medjool date paste. Can i use that instead of using whole dates?
Hi Nandini! Thank you 🙂 I haven’t tried Medjool date paste, so I don’t know if it works, but you could try… Have a nice day!
Tenes estas recetas en español también?
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Hola Martín! Sí, tenemos un blog en español: https://danzadefogones.com 🙂 Un saludo!
I’m wondering if you can do a no oil version of this recipe? Would there be enough stickiness in the dates?
Hi Sarah! You could add more syrup instead of the oil, I think it could work 🙂
Do you soak the dates?
Hi Gigi! I don’t 🙂 Have a nice day!
I just made these and they are delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
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Hi Karen! I’m so glad you liked them 😀
Also check my recipe. This the favorite treat in my family=)
Dates 10 pcs.
Chia seeds 1 tbsp. l.
Pistachios 2 handfuls
Cocoa powder 2 tbsp. l.
Maple syrup 2 tbsp. l.
Cooking method:
Put a handful of pistachios in a blender and grind them to the state of a large crumb. Transfer to a bowl.
Next, put the remaining pistachios, dates, chia seeds and cocoa powder in the blender. Modify until smooth. If necessary, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
From the received mass of hands to blind 12 balls. Dip them in maple syrup, and then roll in crushed pistachios. Keep the balls in the refrigerator.
Hi Anabell! Thanks a lot for sharing your recipe with us 🙂 Have a nice day!