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Energy Balls Recipe

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These Energy Balls are nutrient-dense, no-bake snacks made from wholesome ingredients like nuts, dried fruits, oats, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they come in a variety of flavors including apricot, banana nut, carrot cake, lemon, coconut almond butter, oatmeal raisin, turtle pecan, and grain-free keto options. Easy to prepare and store, these bites provide a healthy, portable snack for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Apricot Energy Bites

  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup natural creamy almond butter (slightly heated)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Banana Nut Energy Bites

  • 1/3 cup natural creamy almond butter (slightly heated)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 small (1/4 cup) extremely ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews or walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Carrot Cake Energy Bites

  • 1/2 cup dried Medjool dates – pitted (soaked in hot water 5 minutes if dry, drained)
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots or raisins
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup creamy almond butter (slightly heated)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Lemon Energy Bites

  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup cashew butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2/3 cup natural creamy almond butter (slightly heated)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

Coconut Almond Butter Energy Bites

  • 2/3 cup natural creamy almond butter (slightly heated)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 12 whole almonds (optional for garnish)

Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites

  • 2/3 cup natural creamy almond butter (slightly heated)
  • Honey (amount assumed 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 2/3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup dried Medjool dates – pitted (soaked in hot water 5 minutes if dry, drained)

Turtle Pecan Energy Bites

  • 1/2 cup dried Medjool dates – pitted
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons creamy almond or cashew butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 12 pecan halves (optional for garnish)

Grain Free/Keto/Paleo Protein Bites

  • 1/4 cup cashew butter (or other nut/seed butter)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup superfine blanched almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon pea protein powder (or substitute with 2 tablespoons more almond flour)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apricot Energy Bites: Place cashews and almonds in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Add dried apricots, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, sea salt, almond butter, and maple syrup. Pulse until the mixture forms a sticky dough-like consistency.
  2. Form Apricot Balls: Wet your hands slightly and tightly roll the dough into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.
  3. Prepare Banana Nut Energy Bites: In a large bowl, combine the heated almond butter, pure maple syrup, and mashed banana until smooth. Stir in oats, salt, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Form Banana Nut Balls: Wet your hands slightly and form the dough into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. If the dough doesn’t stick together, add water or melted coconut oil a half tablespoon at a time, or chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes before shaping. Store in airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
  5. Prepare Carrot Cake Energy Bites: Pulse apricots, dates, and nuts in a food processor until roughly chopped. Add grated carrots, shredded coconut, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Pulse until combined into sticky dough consistency.
  6. Form Carrot Cake Balls: Roll the dough tightly into 1 to 1.5 inch balls with slightly wet hands. Store airtight in fridge or freezer.
  7. Prepare Lemon Energy Bites: Pulse apricots, cashew butter, and 1/4 cup shredded coconut in a food processor until roughly chopped. Add lemon juice, coconut oil, lemon zest, sea salt, rolled oats, remaining shredded coconut, almond butter, and maple syrup. Pulse until the dough forms a sticky consistency.
  8. Form Lemon Balls: Roll into balls 1 to 1.5 inches and optionally roll each ball in remaining shredded coconut. Store airtight refrigerated or frozen.
  9. Prepare Coconut Almond Butter Energy Bites: In a bowl, mix heated almond butter and coconut oil until smooth. Add maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, shredded coconut, and oats. Mix well.
  10. Form Coconut Almond Butter Balls: Roll into 1 to 1.5 inch balls with slightly wet hands. If dough is sticky, add water or melted coconut oil a little at a time or chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping. Optionally press one almond on top of each ball. Store airtight refrigerated or frozen.
  11. Prepare Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites: Mix heated almond butter and honey until smooth. Stir in oats, ground flaxseeds, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, raisins, and dates until combined.
  12. Form Oatmeal Raisin Balls: Wet hands, roll dough into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. Adjust stickiness with water or melted coconut oil if needed. Chill if necessary before forming. Store in airtight container refrigerated or frozen.
  13. Prepare Turtle Pecan Energy Bites: Pulse dates and pecans until roughly chopped. Add almond/cashew butter, vanilla, coconut oil, maple syrup, and cacao powder. Pulse until well chopped.
  14. Form Turtle Pecan Balls: Roll dough into 1 to 1.5 inch balls, slightly wetting hands. Press one pecan half into center of each ball. Store airtight refrigerated or frozen.
  15. Prepare Grain Free/Keto/Paleo Protein Bites: Mix nut or seed butter, sugar-free maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, almond flour, and protein powder in a bowl until combined.
  16. Form Grain Free Balls: Roll dough tightly into 1 to 1.5 inch balls with slightly wet hands. Store airtight in refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

  • Use slightly wet hands to prevent dough from sticking while rolling balls.
  • If dough feels too sticky or crumbly, adjust moisture by adding small amounts of water or melted coconut oil.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can make it easier to handle and roll.
  • Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Optional garnishes include whole almonds or pecan halves pressed on top of the balls.
  • You can substitute nut butters and nuts based on your preference or dietary restrictions.
  • Soaking dates in hot water softens them and helps achieve a sticky texture in the dough.
  • These energy balls are naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free oats and ingredients.

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