5 Delicious Energy Ball Recipes

Energy balls are SO easy to make and have on hand as an on-the-go snack, and there are heaps of different variations to change up the flavours. 

Whether you’re a peanut butter lover or are a bigger fan of choc, apricots or salted caramel, here are five bliss ball recipes.

Classic Four-Ingredient Bliss Balls

Total time: 10 mins + 30 mins soaking time

Serves: makes approx. 10 balls

Dietary preferences: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 8 Medjool dates, pitted

• 100g almond meal

• 2 tbsp cacao powder

• 45g desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling

Method:

1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. In a heatproof bowl, cover the dates with boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes to soften. Drain.

3. Place the almond meal, dates, cacao powder and coconut in a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the processor or blender to ensure everything is well mixed.

4. The mixture should be a little sticky, but if it is too thick, try adding 1-2 tablespoons of water.

5. Using wet hands, roll tablespoons of the mixture into snack-sized balls.

6. Place the balls on the lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

7. Roll to coat in extra coconut. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

Total time: 10 mins + 30 mins chilling time

Serves: 12-14 balls

Dietary preferences: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 14 Medjool dates, pitted

• 200g raw or roasted almonds

• 4 tbsp 100% natural peanut butter

• 1 tbsp cacao powder

• 1-2 tbsp water, if needed

• Crushed peanuts, to garnish (optional)

Method:

1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a dough begins to form. If the mixture looks and feels a bit dry, add a little water. The mixture should feel a little sticky.

3. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into snack-sized balls. Place the balls on the prepared tray.

4. Pour the crushed peanuts onto a plate or flat surface and roll the balls in the nuts to coat. Return them to the prepared tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5. Serve the Peanut Butter Bliss Balls straight from the fridge or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Choc-Coconut Protein Bliss Balls

Total time: 10 mins + 30 mins chilling time

Serves: 12-14 balls

Dietary preferences: Vegetarian, Vegan option, Dairy-free option, Gluten-free option

Ingredients:

• 10 Medjool dates, pitted

• 75g walnuts

• 75g hazelnuts

• 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder

• 1 tsp cacao powder

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1-2 tbsp water, if needed

• 45g shredded coconut, for rolling

Method:

1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place the Medjool dates, walnuts and hazelnuts in a food processor and blend until well combined. Add the protein powder, cacao powder and coconut oil and blend again until a dough begins to form. If the mixture looks and feels a bit dry, add a little water. The mixture should feel a little sticky.

3. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into snack-sized balls and place the balls on the prepared tray.

4. Pour some extra shredded coconut onto a plate or flat surface and roll the balls in the coconut to coat. Return them to the prepared tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5. Serve the Choc Coconut Protein Bliss Balls straight from the fridge or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Spiced Apricot Bliss Balls

Total time: 10 mins + 30 mins chilling time

Serves: 9 balls

Dietary preferences: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Date-free

Ingredients:

• 16 dried apricots

• 40g walnuts

• 50g cashews

• 2 tbsp coconut cream

• 45g desiccated coconut plus extra to garnish

• 1 tsp ground ginger

Method:

1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place the dried apricots, walnuts and cashews in a food processor and blend until well combined. Add the coconut cream, desiccated coconut and ground ginger and blend again until a dough begins to form. If the mixture looks and feels a bit dry, add a little more coconut cream. The mixture should feel a little sticky.

3. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into snack-sized balls. Place the balls on the prepared tray.

4. Pour some extra dessicated coconut onto a plate or flat surface and roll the balls to coat. Return them to the prepared tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5. Serve the Spiced Apricot Bliss Balls straight from the fridge or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Salted Caramel & Macadamia Bliss Balls

Total time: 10 mins + 30 mins chilling time

Serves: 12-14 balls

Dietary preferences: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Ingredients:

• 10 Medjool dates, pitted

• 200g raw macadamia nuts

• 75g 100% natural cashew or almond butter

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• sea salt, to taste

• 1-2 tbsp water, if needed

• Crushed macadamia nuts, to garnish

Method:

1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place the Medjool dates, macadamia nuts and cashew butter in a food processor and blend until well combined.

3. Add the coconut oil and sea salt and blend again until a dough begins to form. If the mix looks and feels a bit dry, add a little water. The mix should feel a little sticky.

4. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into snack-sized balls. Place the balls on the prepared tray.

5. Pour the crushed macadamia nuts onto a plate or flat surface and roll the balls in the nuts to coat. Return them to the prepared tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6. Serve the Salted Caramel & Macadamia Bliss Balls straight from the fridge or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Uncomplicated nutrition

Between my sister Leah and I, everyone knows I'm definitely not the cook in the family! I'm all about simple recipes and bliss balls tick that box - throw everything in a blender, roll, refrigerate, EAT!