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Wholesome Nut-Free Energy Balls

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A quick and easy nut-free energy balls recipe packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, seeds, and dried fruits, perfect for a healthy snack or energy boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
  • ½ cup (70g) sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup (60g) pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup (150g) dried dates, pitted (Medjool preferred)
  • ½ cup (125g) sunflower seed butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup (40g) mini dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread rolled oats, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely.
  2. If dates are not soft, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
  3. In a food processor, pulse toasted oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and ground flaxseed about 10 times until broken down but still textured.
  4. Add pitted dates, sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the processor. Blend until mixture clumps together and forms a sticky dough, about 1–2 minutes. Add water or more maple syrup if too dry.
  5. Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in any optional add-ins like chia seeds, shredded coconut, or chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of dough per ball and roll between palms to form tight balls. You should get 18–20 balls. Wet hands or chill dough if sticky.
  7. Place balls on parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
  8. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Toast oats and seeds for deeper flavor. Soak dates if firm for easier blending. Pulse mixture to keep texture, avoid over-processing. Adjust binding with sunflower seed butter or maple syrup if mixture is crumbly. Chill balls to firm up and prevent sticking. Customize with optional add-ins or variations like cocoa powder or protein powder.

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