Healthy Energy Balls Recipes: No-Bake Snacks from One Base Recipe

Looking for the perfect healthy snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? These 6 energy ball recipes are about to become your new obsession! Made with wholesome ingredients like dates, oats, and nut butters, each variety offers a unique flavor profile while providing sustained energy throughout your day. From rich chocolate to zesty lemon, these no-bake energy balls are perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or when you need a guilt-free sweet treat. The best part? They all start with one simple base recipe that you can customize endlessly. Scroll down for the full recipes below and discover how easy it is to make these protein-packed, naturally sweetened energy bites at home!

6 Healthy Energy Balls Recipes: No-Bake Snacks from One Base Recipe

These 6 energy ball recipes are made from a simple wholesome base using dates, oats, and nut butters, customized into delicious flavors like chocolate, carrot cake, and lemon. Perfect for meal prep or post-workout snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Base Recipe
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Variations
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg (Carrot Cake) optional raisins or walnuts
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder + chocolate chips (Chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (Cranberry)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon + oats (Oatmeal)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest + juice (Lemon)
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut (Coconut)

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if hard.
  2. In a food processor, blend oats, dates, nut butter, chia seeds, and salt until mixture sticks together.
  3. Add variation ingredients of choice and pulse to combine.
  4. Chill mixture in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll into 1-inch balls with slightly damp hands.

Notes

Store in an airtight container: up to 2 weeks in fridge or 3 months in freezer.

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