These deliciously healthy Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls are the perfect mid-afternoon ‘pick-me-up’ or post-workout energy boost. No-bake, quick, easy… and so darn yummy!
Don’t be fooled by the intro to this recipe. I don’t eat these Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls after a workout. In fact, you will NOT see me at a gym… ever! BUT I know that lots of you out there are fab little gym bunnies – and so these balls would be perfect for a post-sweat session.
And they’re also perfect as a healthy little energy boost at any time of the day. In fact, these little babies got me through a whole heap of 3am feeds when Will was a newborn. It was either that or I’d work my way through a handful of peanut M&Ms. No judging!!! Yep these energy balls were certainly the healthier option.
I also love that these are incredibly quick and easy to whip up. In fact, if you’ve got a spare 10 minutes, you’ll have a batch ready in the fridge (ps. you can also store these in the freezer in an airtight container so you’ve got snacks on hand whenever you need them… umm talk about being organised!!!).
Anyway, these really do have the ultimate flavour combination. Nuts, dates, honey, oats and a little vanilla extract makes these energy balls taste just like a caramel flavoured dessert – and who on earth doesn’t love a guilt-free dessert!?
Enjoy xx
PS – If you’re a fan of energy balls, then make sure you also check out my Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls and my Double Choc Bliss Balls too!
PPS – Just to be clear… there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating Peanut M&Ms at 3am in the morning. In fact, I highly recommend it. 🙂
Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls - Conventional Method
Ingredients
- 110 g (1 cup) roughly chopped roasted almonds
- 135 g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats
- 200 g (1 cup) pitted medjool dates
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- 85 g (1/4 cup) honey
- 65 g (1/4 cup) cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Line a flat tray with baking paper and set aside.
- Place the chopped roasted almonds and the rolled oats into a bowl.
- Place the medjool dates into a blender and chop for 30 seconds or until small chunks remain.
- Add the chopped dates to the bowl.
- Place the vanilla extract, sea salt, honey and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt together in 30 second bursts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes (stirring between each interval).
- Pour the liquid into the bowl and mix together until completely combined.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared tray.
- Place the tray into the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days (you can also freeze the balls).
Recipe Notes
The dates will be sticky once chopped - they should resemble small chunks.
You can substitute the roasted almonds for any other roasted nuts.
Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls - Thermomix Method
Ingredients
- 110 g (1 cup) roasted almonds
- 200 g (1 cup) pitted medjool dates
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- 85 g (1/4 cup) honey
- 65 g (1/4 cup) cup peanut butter
- 135 g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats
Instructions
- Line a flat tray with baking paper and set aside.
- Place the roasted almonds into the Thermomix bowl and roughly chop by pressing Turbo 3-4 times.
- Set aside in a bowl.
- Place the medjool dates into the Thermomix bowl and chop by pressing Turbo 8-10 times or until the dates resemble small chunks.
- Add the chopped dates to the almonds.
- Place the vanilla extract, sea salt, honey and peanut butter into the Thermomix bowl.
- Melt together for 3 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2.
- Add the rolled oats, dates and almonds to the Thermomix bowl and mix on Reverse Speed 3 for 10 seconds or until completely combined (use the spatula to help).
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared tray.
- Place the tray into the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days (you can also freeze the balls).
Delicious and healthy. Thanks for a great recipe
Can I make the bliss balls without dates? My toddler is allergic to them
Hi Bec, you could try these ones instead: https://bakeplaysmile.com/healthy-lemon-coconut-bliss-balls/ 🙂