4.21 38 Published Aug 31, 2020, Updated Jun 12, 2023 These blueberry energy balls are similar to my cherry energy balls, but with dried blueberries instead of cherries. They are a littler sweeter than the cherry version, which I like… and they really do have a flavor reminiscent of blueberry muffins or cobbler.
Types of Energy Balls
As you may have guessed, there are so many different types of energy balls and they go by a variety of names too. Some names I’ve heard: energy bites, energy balls, bliss bites, oat balls and fat bombs. In my mind, there is one thing they all have in common: they’re no bake and rolled into balls. Here are some ways they can be different:
Protein – Some energy balls will have added protein powder to obviously amp up the protein, but also round out the snack and make it more filling and satisfying. I personally love making these protein balls. Date-based – Some energy balls are made with a base of dates and nuts (like these!). They are usually grain-free and have no sugar added because the dates add a good amount of sweetness and help hold the balls together. For the date based balls, you usually need a food processor or blender to pulse the nuts and dates together. Oat-based – Many energy ball recipes have a base of oats. They are packed with fiber and healthy fats and the perfect on-the-go snack. My peanut butter no bake energy balls are oat based and so yummy.
What You Need to Make These Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls
How to Make These No Bake Energy Balls
Just like all my energy ball recipes, these balls are super easy to whip up! There are two different methods to choose from:
Method 1: Place all the ingredients in your food processor and blend until combined. With this option, the blueberries with be totally processed and turn the energy balls a lovely blue color. This is what I did for the photos you see here. Method 2: Process everything separately. You start by processing the nuts, remove those and then process the dates. Then you add everything back into the processor with the remaining ingredients and process quickly until just combined. With this method the dried blueberries stay more intact and your balls are studded with the dried blueberries, as seen in the video.
Method 1 takes a bit less effort because you can simply dump all the ingredients and blend, but either option works! It just depends on how you want the energy balls to look in the end.
How to Store Energy Balls
You can store your energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. They’ll last up to 1-2 weeks in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. I like using glass storage containers or Stasher bags for storing energy balls.
More Energy Ball Recipes
Cranberry Energy Bites Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls Cherry Energy Balls Easy No Bake Protein Balls Coconut Protein Balls Lemon Energy Balls Apple Pie Energy Balls Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Tahini Chocolate Chip Protein Balls Hazelnut Chocolate Balls
If you try these blueberry energy balls be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how they turned out. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers.
