Chocolate Energy Balls
No-bake chocolate energy balls packed with oats, nuts, and dried fruit. A quick, healthy snack ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- ½ cup dried fruit (e.g., dates, raisins)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, pulse the 1 cup oats and 1/2 cup nuts until finely chopped, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the 1/2 cup dried fruit, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup. Pulse until the mixture sticks together when pressed, about 1 minute.
- 3
If the mixture is too dry, add the 1 tbsp water and pulse again. It should hold together easily.
- 4
Roll the mixture into 12 balls, about 1 inch each. If sticky, wet your hands slightly.
- 5
Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Tools you’ll need
- Food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bowl
- Airtight container
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