Go Back
–+ servings
Three nut free energy balls stacked up in a triangle.
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Nut Free Energy Balls (No Peanut Butter)

Easy nut free energy balls made with dates, oats, seeds and cocoa. These no-bake energy bites need no peanut butter or nut butter and are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks and busy days.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Diet: High Fibre, Vegan
Allergen: Cannot guarantee allergy free. Always check individual ingredient labels
Servings: 22 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 10 Medjool dates
  • 60 g of Oats (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
  • 1 tablespoon of Ground flaxseeds
  • 3 tablespoons of Sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons of Pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons of Desiccated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons of Cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons of Maple syrup
UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures

Instructions

  • Soak the dates: Remove the stones from 10 Medjool dates and put them into a bowl. Cover with freshly boiled water and leave for 10 minutes.
    • This is worth doing even with fairly soft dates because it makes them much easier to process.
  • Drain: Drain the dates but keep the soaking water.
    • You probably won't need it, but it is the easiest way to rescue the mixture if your energy balls turn out too dry.
  • Add to the food processor: Put the drained dates into the food processor with 60 g of Oats, 1 tablespoon of Ground flaxseeds, 3 tablespoons of Sunflower seeds, 2 tablespoons of Pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoons of Desiccated coconut, 2 tablespoons of Cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of Maple syrup.
  • Blend: Process until everything breaks down and starts to come together as one firm, sticky mixture.
    • If it is still crumbly, add a little of the reserved date water - one teaspoon at a time. Don't pour lots in at once or the mixture can quickly become too wet.
  • Roll: Take small pieces of mixture and roll them between your hands to make bite-sized balls.
    You should get approximately 22 small energy balls.
    • If the mixture is very sticky, chill it for 10-15 minutes first or slightly dampen your hands.

Notes

  • Use Medjool dates if you can. Their soft texture makes a big difference.
  • Don't throw the date water away until you've finished processing the mixture.
  • Add extra liquid slowly. Going from crumbly to too wet can happen very quickly.
  • For children who don't like lots of texture, process the oats and seeds first.
  • Make the balls fairly small for lunchboxes and younger children. If the mixture sticks to your hands, chill before rolling.
  • Make a double batch if you've got freezer space. Future-you will be grateful during a busy school week.
  • Let the kids help roll them. The balls don't need to look perfect and it's a good easy no-bake recipe for little hands to get involved with.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fibre: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg

See this recipe on the site by scanning this QR code:

QR Code