Breakfast Energy Balls

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces nuts, ground (use a spice or coffee grinder)
  • 4 ounces dried fruit, torn to be no larger than raisins
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (use carob for caffeine-free balls)

Instructions

  1. Note : at step 2 you can add a couple drops of vanilla extract (or any other aroma), and/or a couple dashes of cinnamon and/or other spices to vary the taste. Btw you can really use whatever nuts/seeds and dried fruit you want! I like pumpkin seeds and coconut with apricot and cranberries.
  2. Place all ingredients in a blender for 2 minutes, or until it starts to form clumps and pieces of fruit are barely visible.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and work it with your hands to see if it sticks together when pressed hard. If not, add water, a couple drops at a time, until it does.
  4. Form into 16 half-ounce balls. You can store them on top of eachother in a container, they won't stick together and won't loose their shape if you carry them. I recommend refrigerating them overnight to let the flavours blend a little and the texture set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

288 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 13.6g 17% DV
Carbs 36.7g 13% DV
Fiber 8.9g 32% DV
Sugar 9.2g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 8.8mg
Potassium 828mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1mcg
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 44.8mg 3% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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