3.76 18 Published Sep 02, 2020, Updated Jun 12, 2023
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. 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.
Ingredients in Coconut Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
How to Make Coconut Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Start by processing the coconut, almonds and cashews in a food processor fitted with the S-blade. Pulse until everything is chopped into small pieces. Place the nut mixture in a bowl and set aside. Add your dates to the empty processor and pulse until a paste forms. The dates will probably mix into a sticky ball – if this happens, carefully break up the ball a little with your hands. Add the nuts and coconut back to the processor with the dates and pulse until well combined. Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times until they’re incorporated into the dough. Use your hands to roll about 1 Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Enjoy right away or store for later!
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
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