These 4-ingredient no-bake energy balls are the ultimate healthy treat for when you’re super busy but still want to keep healthy. They’re vegan, gluten free, sugar free, and a great source of healthy fats for a quick energy boost.
This is one of those recipes that’s great to have at hand for when you want to eat something sweet and homemade, but don’t feel like spending any time in the kitchen. These no-bake energy balls are perfect to keep in the fridge in case a sugar craving strikes.
These 4-ingredient energy balls are:
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Sugar free (sweetened only with dates)
- Quick and easy to make
- The perfect portable snack
- Easily customisable
How to Make the Best 4-Ingredient Energy Balls
This recipe will take you no more than 10 minutes, and calls for four very basic ingredients you probably already have at hand. Plus, all it takes is a simple four-step process:
- Mix all ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Place it in the fridge for 2 hours to harden.
- Shape the dough into 12 balls.
- Roll the balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder or chopped nuts.
Make No-Bake Balls That Are Perfect for YOU
To suit your taste buds and needs, you can customise this recipe any way you want to:
- You can make these balls any size you want. This means you can make tiny, bite-sized pieces that won’t break your diet, or larger balls that work as a proper mid-day snack or dessert.
- Roll the balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts (I love slightly roasted hazelnuts).
- Add one to two teaspoons of agave or maple syrup to make them sweeter.
- Mix in your favourite crunchy add-ins, such as chopped nuts, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, goji berries… let your imagination run wild.
No-Bake Energy Balls with 4 Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup (75 g) dates, soaked
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (40 g) walnuts
- ⅓ cup (30 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut, cocoa powder, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Blend the dates, cocoa powder and walnuts in a food processor until a smooth paste forms.
- Place the paste in a medium bowl, add shredded coconut and mix well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic foil and refrigerate it for about 2 hours, until firm.
- Shape the dough into 12 balls. Roll the balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts.
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