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    Home » Recipe Course » Appetizers & Snacks

    Almond Butter Energy Balls (No-bake, Vegan, Gluten-free)

    October 26, 2020 . By Meeta Arora . 4 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A half eaten Almond Butter Energy Ball closeup, with many more almond balls in the back

    These no-bake Almond Butter Energy Balls are so healthy and delicious. With the goodness of almonds, dates, flax seeds and dark chocolate, they are healthy, easy to make and perfect for a quick snack on the go!

    A half eaten Almond Butter Energy Ball closeup, with many more almond balls in the back

    These Almond Butter Balls are so easy to make - 5 ingredients, 10 minutes and you have an awesome protein packed snack ready!

    I have been making these energy balls to have something healthy to grab for a mid-morning or on-the-go snack. These are also a great snack for kids. The truth - my daughter will only eat them if I add some sort of chocolate to them. So here you have Chocolate Date Almond Butter Energy Balls!

    The best part is that these Energy Balls are easy to customize to suit your taste and make with the ingredients at hand.

    What you need to make Almond Butter Energy Balls?

    There are just 5 main ingredients to make these Almond Energy Balls:

    • Almond Butter
    • Almonds
    • Dates
    • Flax seeds
    • Chocolate chips

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    Thrive Market has all the ingredients I needed to make these energy balls. I ordered a jar of Justin's Almond Butter, which is our favorite. Give them a try if you have not already. Here is a special discount from Thrive for my readers - 25% first order + one month free trial!

    These energy balls are also very customizable.

    No almond butter? Substitute with peanut butter or any other nut butter.

    Don't want chocolate...skip them.

    Use Almond flour in place of whole almonds.

    Like chia seeds...add them in.

    It is that easy!

    Ingredients to make Almond Butter Energy Balls

    How to make Almond Butter Energy Balls?

    It is very easy to make these energy balls.

    1. Add the dates and almonds to food processor or high-speed blender such as Vitamix. Pulse to coarsely grind them.
    2. Add the flax seeds and almond butter. Then pulse again to just mix all well. You want to make sure you don't over-process the mixture. The dough should look crumbly but be able to stick together when pressed between your fingers.
    3. Remove the dough from the blender and add chocolate chips. I used mini chocolate chips so there is not an overwhelming chocolate taste to the balls.
    4. Roll the batter into little energy bites.
    Grind Almonds and Dates for Almond Butter Energy Balls in a Vitamix
    Add Almond Butte and Flaxseed to grind in vitamix

    Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites - ready to roll

    I could make 9 balls from the batter. The number of balls will change based on the size you roll them in.

    Almond Butter Date Energy Bites - rolled into balls and laid out on a white board

    That is all...it took just 10 minutes to make these cuties!

    Are these Chocolate Almond Date Energy Balls healthy?

    They are not the healthiest thing in the world. However they are healthy-ish.

    They have all the good ingredients. Okay...skip the chocolate chips and they are even healthier 🙂 But dont forget, they are perfect to satisfy those sweet cravings!

    These almond energy bites are about 110 calories a piece.

    How Long Do Energy Balls Last?

    These energy balls can last between 7 days up to a months. That said, in our house they don't last more than a week for sure.

    I just leave them out in an air tight container on the counter for up to a week. Refrigerate if you want to store them for longer.

    Almond Date Chocolate Chip Energy Balls in a white bowl

    You will love these Almond Energy Bites because:

    • Soft & tender
    • Naturally sweetened with dates
    • Goodness of Almond Butter
    • Crunchy from the flax seeds
    • Chocolaty
    • So delicious

    Make a batch this week and have a healthy, easy snack all week long!

    Tried this recipe?Give a rating by clicking the ★ below
    Almond Butter Date Energy Ball closeup in between fingers

    Almond Butter Energy Balls Recipe

    Meeta Arora
    These no-bake Almond Butter Energy Balls are so healthy and delicious. With the goodness of almonds, dates, flax seeds and dark chocolate chips, they are healthy, easy to make and perfect for a quick snack on the go!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Servings: 9
    Calories: 111
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan
    Method: Blender/Food Processor
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup Almonds
    • 8 Dates
    • ¼ cup Almond Butter
    • 2 tablespoon Flax seeds bobs red mill
    • 2 tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips
    • 1 pinch Salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Place almonds and dates into the food processor or high-speed blender. Secure the lid and pulse for 6-8 times to coarsely grind them. 
    • Add the flax seeds, almond butter and salt. Then pulse again to just mix all well. You want to make sure you don't over-process the mixture. The dough should look crumbly but be able to stick together when pressed between your fingers.
    • Remove the dough from the blender and add chocolate chips. 
    • Roll the batter into little 1-inch energy bites. This quantity makes 9 balls. 
    • Put in refrigerator for 15 minutes to set. Else eat as is! 

    Notes

    Will keep fresh in an air-tight bag or container for up to a week. Freeze for longer term storage. You can use other nots such as walnuts too. If they are too sticky to roll, add some more almonds or almond flour if you have it in your pantry

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.6mg
    Keyword almond butter energy balls, chocolate energy balls, no-bake
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    Comments

    1. Madhu says

      November 11, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Hi Meeta

      Can we use flax seeds powder instead of the whole seeds ?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        November 13, 2020 at 9:19 am

        Hi Madhu - That should work well. You might need to add a little bit more than specified in the recipe.

        Reply
    2. Bhawna says

      April 18, 2019 at 11:38 am

      When does one add salt ?

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      • Meeta Arora says

        April 21, 2019 at 9:27 am

        Hey Bhawna - Sorry for the miss. I have updated in the recipe instructions to add along with the almond butter.

        Reply

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