Nut-Free Nutty Chocolate Energy Balls
Satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your day with these irresistible Nut-Free Nutty Chocolate Energy Balls! Perfect for those with nut allergies, this no-bake recipe features allergen-friendly sunflower seed butter and a natural sweetness from Medjool dates. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and unsweetened cocoa powder, these bite-sized treats offer the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and nutrition. Ready in just 15 minutes and with no cooking required, these energy balls are as convenient as they are delicious. Whether you're looking for a grab-and-go snack, a pre-workout energy boost, or a healthy dessert alternative, this recipe is a surefire winner. Plus, they’re vegan-friendly when made with maple syrup! Store them in your fridge, and enjoy a satisfying burst of energy anytime you need it.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seed butter
- 10 pieces Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), unsalted
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the rolled oats, sunflower seed butter, Medjool dates, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, and honey or maple syrup.
Pulse the mixture together until it is well combined and forms a sticky dough. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more sunflower seed butter or a splash of water.
Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your hands to form a ball. Repeat this process until all of the mixture is used, yielding about 16 energy balls.
Place the energy balls on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to set.
Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy them as a quick snack or energy boost throughout the day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.2 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1060 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.3 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.1 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.9 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2333 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
