Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet, these low sugar energy balls are made with just a few wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar.
Equipment
- food processor
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- spoon or spatula
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1–2 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Add chopped dates to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and sticky.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, and sea salt.
- Add the processed dates, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Mix until everything is well incorporated and forms a thick dough.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more oats. If too dry, add a spoon of nut butter.
- Chill the mixture for 20–30 minutes in the fridge.
- Roll into balls using your hands. Store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free versions.
Reduce the number of dates for even lower sugar content.
Store in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg