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Easy No-Bake Energy Balls Recipe with Oats and Dates for Quick Healthy Snacks

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These no-bake energy balls combine oats, dates, and nut butter into a quick, wholesome snack that is naturally sweet, chewy, and perfect for on-the-go energy boosts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
  • 1 cup (about 150g) Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup (125g) nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter, natural unsweetened)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (150g) pitted Medjool dates and 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is sticky and clumps together but not pureed.
  2. Transfer the date-oat mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup (125g) nut butter and 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup until combined. Add a teaspoon of water or more nut butter if too dry.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and if using, 2 tablespoons chia or flaxseeds. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll firmly into balls. If mixture is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes and try again. Place balls on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Chill the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the balls.
  6. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use fresh, soft Medjool dates for best texture; soak dry dates in warm water for 5 minutes before use. Pulse mixture to a sticky but chunky consistency, not a paste. Chill balls to firm up and prevent sticking. Nut-free option: use sunflower seed butter and omit seeds if allergic. Variations include adding mini chocolate chips, protein powder, or swapping dates for dried apricots or figs.

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