These easy to make Almond Butter Energy Balls are not only vegan and gluten-free but packed with nutrients. The perfect healthy snack the entire family is sure to enjoy!
These 8-ingredient Almond Butter Energy Balls are gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar free, oil-free and the perfect healthy snack.
Made with wholesome ingredients like almonds, rolled oats, flax meal and chia seeds they will give you a burst of energy. No more afternoon slumps once you have these on hand!
I love making energy balls they are perfect for when hunger strikes and you need something filling right then and there. I generally make a big batch of these and freeze them. They only take a little while to thaw out when I’m in need of a snack.
These are also great for kiddos, you can get them involved in the rolling process. They will love this fun activity!
Ingredient Notes:
- Almonds – I recommend using raw unsalted almonds for this recipe.
- Oats – Just good Old Fashioned Rolled Oats will do.
- Flax Meal – Flax Meal is just ground up flax seeds. You can buy this pre-ground or grind it yourself.
- Chia Seeds – These can be found in most stores now. If you are shopping at a regular box chain type store it will likely be in the “health food” section.
- Dates – Unpitted dates are cheaper, so I usually buy those and just take the pits out myself. Make sure to use soft dates for this recipe.
- Almond butter – Any brand will work just go with an unsweetened and unsalted variety.
- Coconut Butter – This adds a great flavor and creaminess. If you don’t have any on hand you could just substitute this with more almond butter.
- Almond Milk – Any plant milk will work this helps to form the balls together.
How To Make:
Place your almonds into the food processor. Pulse until almonds are chopped into small pieces, depending on your food processor this should only take about 30 seconds-1 minute.
Add your rolled oats and process for 20 seconds until the oats have become almost flour like but still have a bit of texture.
Place your chia seeds, flax meal, almond butter, coconut butter and dates into the food processor.
Process until everything is combined and a crumbly dough starts to form.
Now add your almond milk and process until a cookie like dough is formed.
Scoop a heaping tablespoon and roll in the palm of your hand to form a smooth ball. I find it is easiest to roll these if I first squish the dough a few times in my hand before rolling them in the palm of my hand. Repeat until you have used all of your dough.
You can dig right in but I like to let my energy balls rest in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes. This helps them to stick together a little better and I prefer to eat these cold.
Enjoy!
Tips For Success:
- Use the smush method when rolling. When rolling these into a ball take a heaping tablespoon and first squish the dough together a couple times then begin to roll it into a smooth ball in the palm of your hands. This helps the balls to form and stick together better.
- Process the mixture enough. Make sure you process the mixture enough. You shouldn’t have things like large date chunks. You may need to scrap down the sides occasionally to help the process along. I like to use the pulse function throughout making these to have more control.
- Troubleshoot. If for some reason your balls do not stick together well at all add a splash more almond milk. I would start with a tablespoon at a time. Process. Check to see if they stick together better and repeat as need. On the flip side if your energy balls seem a little sticky you can add a bit more ground oats.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze energy bites for up to 3 months. To make sure they do not stick together first freeze them on a cookie sheet for one hour. Then store in an airtight freezer safe bag.
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Almond Butter Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup raw unsalted almond butter
- ½ cup soft pitted dates
- ⅓ cup coconut butter
- ¼ cup raw unsalted almonds
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp. flax meal
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
Instructions
- Place your almonds into the food processor. Pulse until almonds are chopped into small pieces, depending on your food processor this should only take about 30 seconds-1 minute.
- Add your rolled oats and process for 20 seconds until the oats have become almost flour like but still have a bit of texture.
- Place your chia seeds, flax meal, almond butter, coconut butter and dates into the food processor.
- Process until everything is combined and a crumbly dough starts to form.
- Now add your almond milk and process until a cookie like dough is formed.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon and roll in the palm of your hand to form a smooth ball. I find it is easiest to roll these if I first squish the dough a few times in my hand before rolling them in the palm of my hand. Repeat until you have used all of your dough.
- You can dig right in but I like to let my energy balls rest in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes. This helps them to stick together a little better and I prefer to eat these cold.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Store your energy balls in an airtight container. I generally freeze mine to keep them fresh. Take them on the go and they will be ready to eat in less than 10 minutes!
- If your dates are hard place in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow to set for 10 minutes to soften your dates. Drain the water after the dates have soaked for 10 minutes.