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    Homebody Eats » Recipes » Snacks » No Bake Almond Butter Balls (15 Minute Snack)

    No Bake Almond Butter Balls (15 Minute Snack)

    Published: Mar 9, 2022 · Modified: Mar 18, 2022 by Jessica Mode · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through the link, at no extra cost to you. Please see full disclosure for more details.

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    Mix up an easy and delicious no bake energy balls recipe

    Almond butter energy bites are the perfect, healthy snack! Each bite has just the right amount of sweetness, a bit of fiber, and some protein to keep you full. With each bite, you'll enjoy a creamy, rich bite with a little crunch from the coconut flakes. These almond butter balls can also be eaten for breakfast or a light dessert to fulfill your sweet tooth.

    almond butter energy bites held in a hand.
    Jump to:
    • What You'll Learn In This Recipe
    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • How To Customize Your Energy Balls
    • Tools & Equipment
    • Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Snack Recipes
    • No Bake Almond Butter Balls

    I'm always craving snacks! Honestly, snacks are what keep me going throughout the day.

    I should probably learn how to survive without eating every two hours. Or, I could just make these almond butter energy bites and everything will be right in my world.

    These energy bites are a great option for an easy snack time after school or at work! The bites are made with healthy ingredients (you can see the nutrition information below), so you can always feel good about eating them.

    And, even better, they take almost no time to make if you are in a pinch.

    I like to make a double batch for the week, and slowly eat them for snacks, or maybe even a sweet treat after lunch. The almond energy bites only take 15 minutes (or less) to come together. Plus, they can last in the fridge for the whole week.

    What You'll Learn In This Recipe

    By making these no bake almond energy balls, you'll learn some new skills in the kitchen:

    • Some healthy recipe swaps
    • Ways to customize these snack bites to make them for your own personal taste and dietary needs

    To learn even more tips and tricks in the kitchen, be sure to grab my free 5 day guide to instantly becoming a better home cook.

    Ingredients You'll Need

    This recipe is a great way to incorporate whole foods into your diet. You'll need a few simple ingredients for this easy recipe including:

    • Medjool dates: Instead of using refined sugar, we're swapping things up for dates. This is a great plant-based sweetener that tastes delicious!
    • Old fashioned oats: I love making recipes with oats. If you don't have old fashioned oats, feel free to swap for quick-cooking oats.
    • Unsweetened shredded coconut: I love the flavor and texture that coconut adds to the recipe. Feel free to omit if you're not a fan of coconut.
    • Almond butter: I prefer using creamy almond butter for this recipe. It incorporates really nicely with the other ingredients.
    • Ground flaxseed: A great source of fiber that packs in so much nutritional value!
    • Almond milk: This is an essential ingredient that helps the energy balls stick together. Don't skip this!
    • Ground cinnamon: This ingredient provides a great way to add in additional flavor.
    • Vanilla extract: Another great flavor enhancer.
    • Fine sea salt: Salt is a must-add ingredient in every recipe. It helps enhance the flavor of the other ingredients in these energy balls.
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    How To Customize Your Energy Balls

    You can make this recipe to fit your personal taste and health goals. Here are a few of my favorite ways to customize the recipe:

    • Make it gluten free with certified gluten free oats.
    • Swap out for a different type of nut butter. These almond butter balls would be delicious with peanut butter, sunflower butter, or even cashew butter. This is an easy way to add different flavors to the recipe.
    • Add a scoop of protein powder. To bulk up the protein content to keep you full longer, you could add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. If you make this swap, you may need to add additional almond milk in order to hold the energy bites together (see note below).
    • For a sweet treat, add dark chocolate chips. This would be a great option if you're hoping to eat these for dessert. You could also use vegan chocolate chips.
    almond butter energy bites

    Tools & Equipment

    The great thing about this recipe is that you can make it all in one piece of kitchen equipment. This makes clean-up a breeze! You'll need a food processor to help blend up the Medjool dates and achieve the perfect consistency for the healthy energy balls.

    You may also want a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor.

    Once you're ready to roll the balls together, grab a baking sheet lined with some parchment paper. Then, using a small cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), grab some of the dough and form the mixture into a ball.

    I'd also recommend having some storage containers so you can store the balls in the refrigerator and grab them on the go. These containers are my favorite for meal prep!

    Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

    Why won't my almond butter balls stick together?

    If your energy balls don't seem to be holding together, add an additional 1 tablespoon of almond milk and pulse ingredients together again in the food processor. Repeat this process until the balls stick together when rolled.

    I don't like almond butter. Can I use a different nut or seed butter?

    Yes, you can swap the almond butter for peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or cashew butter. They will all result in delicious snack bites.

    I want to meal prep these oatmeal energy balls. How long will they last?

    If you store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they should last for up to 7 days. This is the perfect snack for meal prep!

    More Snack Recipes

    • Roasted Garlic Hummus (Two Ways)
    • Whipped Spicy Feta Dip
    • 5 Ingredient Blistered Asian Edamame With Soy Sauce
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Breakfast Cookies

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    energy bites held in hand.

    No Bake Almond Butter Balls

    Almond butter energy bites are the perfect, healthy snack! Each bite has just the right amount of sweetness, a bit of fiber, and some protein to keep you full. With each bite, you'll enjoy a creamy, rich bite with a little crunch from the coconut flakes. These almond butter balls can also be eaten for breakfast or a light dessert to fulfill your sweet tooth.
    Author: Jessica Mode
    5 from 1 vote
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    Active Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 energy balls
    Calories 153 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup medjool dates pitted
    • 1 cup old fashioned oats
    • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut divided
    • ¼ cup almond butter
    • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
    • 2 tablespoons almond milk
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch fine sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Add dates, oats, ½ cup shredded coconut, almond butter, flaxseed, almond milk, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a high-powered food processor. Pulse until ingredients are finely ground and fully combined.
    • Roll 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a bite-sized ball. Place the remaining ½ cup of shredded coconut on a plate. Roll the outside of the almond butter balls in the coconut.
    • Eat immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1energy ballCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Emma

      December 26, 2021 at 10:40 AM

      5 stars
      I just prepped these for my family this morning. I tasted one and OMG they're so delicious! I have a feeling we will be making these a lot in the new year.

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      • Rose

        March 20, 2022 at 8:22 AM

        Can coconut milk be used in place of almond milk?

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        • Jessica Mode

          March 20, 2022 at 1:06 PM

          Hi Rose! Yes, you can definitely use coconut milk or really any type of milk/plant milk you'd prefer 🙂

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