We all like to snack and no matter how healthy we eat, sometimes we find ourselves craving something sweet and tasty. And if you don't have anything else on hand, you reach for the usual suspects like chocolate bars, chips, gummy bears, etc. But we are all aware that these are full of sugar and not particularly healthy. Whether on the go or in the evening in front of the TV - fortunately there are now many great and nutritious alternatives for healthy snacks that taste just as good! Similar to homemade onesProtein wafflesEnergy balls are the best possible choice to pamper ourselves with something delicious without ruining our diet. The little balls are a quick pick-me-up and provide us with plenty of energy to quickly overcome the afternoon slump in the office. Whether low carb, vegan, fruity or chocolaty - here you will find the best and easiest energy ball recipes that you can prepare in no time!
Whether it's to wake up in the morning or after a strenuous workout in the afternoon - we all need a little boost of energy sometimes. Coffee is certainly one solution and an energy drink is another. But if you need something sweet or simply more nutrition, then Energy Balls are the perfect choice. The small balls are still known as energy bites, power balls or, in this country, energy balls. Loaded with healthy fats and protein, but with fewer carbohydrates and no processed sugar, they make amuch healthier alternativeto the usual sweets from the supermarket. Ingredients such as raw nuts, seeds and dried fruit make these little snacks real energy bombs and since they don't need to be baked, all the good ingredients are retained. But here too, some caution is required. Although the energy balls are healthy, depending on the ingredients, one piece could contain up to 150 calories. And so that you don't consume too many calories without noticing it, we recommend that you treat yourself to 2 to 3 pieces a day.
These are the common ingredients for most energy ball recipes
Preparation is also really child's play - simply put everything in a powerful blender, puree it, form it into small balls and you have a delicious and healthy snack! Like everything else, they taste best fresh, of course, but they can last up to a week in a tightly sealed container in the fridge. There are absolutely no limits to your creativity when it comes to making energy balls. Our great Energy Balls recipes are extremely tasty, but they are more of a guide. Depending on your preference, you can vary the ingredients and adapt the recipe to your own taste. To help you with this, we have a small list of the common ingredients used in energy balls.
- Raw nuts –Here you can use what you like to eat most. Whether almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts or cashews – everything is allowed! However, if you don't have any on hand, crumbled rice cakes or fine oat flakes make wonderful nut substitutes.
- Nut buttersuch as peanut butter, almond butter or sesame tahini provide a creamy consistency and provide lots of healthy fats.
- Sticky liquid sweetener –Energy balls should be sweet and since granulated sugar is out of the question, use honey or the vegan version “maple syrup”.
- Mix-Ins –And this is where the delicious experimentation begins! If you are a chocolate fan, you can add some cocoa powder or sugar-free chocolate drops to the mix. Or how about chopped dried fruit for a slightly fruity note? You can also use other superfood foods such as chia seeds, flax seeds or matcha powder.
Recipe for delicious pumpkin energy balls
Are you craving a pumpkin spice latte or are you craving a piece of delicious pumpkin pie? These pumpkin energy balls taste just as good, take less than 15 minutes to prepare and are perfect bothBreakfast to lose weightas well as a small snack for the office. One piece contains only 78 calories and a whopping 5 grams of protein.
Ingredients for 12 energy balls:
- 180 grams of dates, pitted
- 90 grams of fine oat flakes
- 25 grams toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped finely
- 60 grams of pumpkin puree
- 20 grams of honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed flour
- 1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
- A pinch of salt
Preparation:
- Soak the dates in boiling water for 10 minutes and then drain well.
- Place in a blender and puree until you get a sticky mass.
- Add the oats, pecans, pumpkin puree, honey, chia seeds, vanilla and spices and puree everything until smooth.
- Taste and add 1 tablespoon more honey if necessary.
- Place the mixture in a bowl, cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Then form 12 balls and roll them in coconut flakes or chopped nuts as desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Energy Balls Recipes with Cranberries and Oranges
Super easy, high in protein and incredibly delicious and fruity - make these energy balls on the weekend to always have somethingTasty and healthyto have on hand for snacking. And with only 60 calories per piece, you can treat yourself to 3-4 without feeling guilty!
Ingredients for 19 energy balls:
- 240 grams of dates, pitted
- 70 grams of dried cranberries
- 60 grams of vanilla flavored protein powder
- 50 grams of almond slivers
- 1 tbsp grated orange peel
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Preparation:
- Add the dates and cranberries to the blender and puree until you get a sticky mass.
- Add protein powder, 30 grams of almond slivers and orange peel and stir until smooth.
- With the mixer running, slowly add the coconut oil and mix until the mixture forms a sticky ball.
- Chop the remaining 20 grams of almond slivers into small pieces.
- Form small energy balls and roll them in the almond slivers.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Low carb energy balls with chocolate and peanut butter
Many of the Energy Balls recipes are perfect for anyone who follows a low carb diet and wants a healthy andlow-carb snackneed. With 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of carbohydrates per piece, these energy balls ensure the ultimate enjoyment!
Ingredients for 12 Energy Balls:
- 70 grams of almond slices
- 30 grams pumpkin seeds
- 10 Gramm Chia Together
- 15 grams of flaxseed flour
- 30 grams of unsweetened coconut flakes
- 40 grams of sugar-free chocolate, chopped finely
- 120 grams of peanut butter with no added sugar
- 1 EL Honig
For the chocolate ganache:
- 40 grams of sugar-free chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Preparation:
- Place almond slices, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed flour, coconut flakes and chopped chocolate in a bowl and mix well.
- Place peanut butter and honey in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Add the peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and combine well until a sticky dough forms.
- Lightly grease your hands with coconut oil and form 12 energy balls. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, to make the ganache, melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Now drizzle the energy balls with the melted chocolate and place them in the freezer for another 5 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Snack without regret: Carrot Cake Energy Balls Recipe
Craving carrot cake? Try these energy balls instead! We love how easy all the Energy Balls recipes are! The simpler, the better! To achieve an Instagram-worthy look, you can use orange and purple carrots.
Ingredients for 15 energy balls:
- 50 grams of almonds
- 120 grams of dates, pitted
- 120 grams of carrots
- 60 grams of fine oat flakes
- 30 grams of coconut flakes
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
Preparation:
- First grate the carrots and set aside.
- Put the almonds with the dates in the blender and process until a sticky mass forms.
- Add the almond mixture to the grated carrots and mix well.
- Add the oats, coconut flakes, cinnamon and vanilla extract and mix everything into a sticky dough.
- Form 15 balls, roll them in some coconut flakes and store in the fridge.
The classic with a difference: Red Velvet Energy Balls
And here is clear proof of how versatile Energy Balls recipes can be! Even the classic “Red Velvet” cake can be transformed into a delicious, protein-rich snack.
Ingredients for 25 energy balls:
- 160 grams of vanilla flavored protein powder
- 30 grams of cocoa powder
- 30 grams coconut flour
- 60 grams dark chocolate, chopped finely
- 120 Gramm Mandelbutter
- 170 grams of honey or maple syrup
- 1 EL Rote Bete or Gojibee Pulver
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
Preparation:
- Place protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut flour and chopped chocolate in a large bowl and stir together.
- Add the almond butter and honey and mix well with a spoon.
- Stir in vanilla extract and stir briefly again.
- Add beetroot powder and whisk well until you get a sticky red mass.
- Form small balls and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Roll in some cocoa powder and beetroot powder and enjoy!
Strawberry Cheesecake Energy Balls Recipe
Just dried strawberries, nuts and nutritional yeast – these Strawberry Cheesecake Energy Balls are vegan and gluten-free! About 10 minutes and 5 ingredients – that’s all you need to make these delicious treats!
Ingredients for 18 Energy Balls:
- 220 grams of dates, pitted
- 230 grams of raw cashews
- 20 grams of nutritional yeast
- 100 grams of dried strawberries
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
Preparation:
- Place the dates in a blender and process until they are broken down into pea-sized pieces.
- Add cashews, dried strawberries, nutritional yeast and vanilla extract and blend until you get a large, sticky ball.
- Form 18 balls and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- If desired, roll in some coconut flakes or chopped nuts and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 weeks.
Energy balls with matcha for a little energy boost
Due to its high content of many healthy ingredients, vitamins and phytochemicals, matcha has been one of them for several yearsSuperfoodsand can help with various health problems. Therefore, it is an excellent ingredient for delicious and healthy energy balls recipe.
Ingredients for 22 energy balls:
- 80 grams of coconut flakes
- 20 grams of hemp seeds
- 20 grams of vanilla flavored protein powder
- 130 grams of cashew or almond butter
- 60 grams coconut oil, melted
- 4-5 pitted dates
- 50 grams of almond flour
- 1 THE Matcha-Pulver
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
Preparation:
- Add coconut flakes, hemp seeds, protein powder, coconut oil and dates to the blender and puree briefly.
- Add cashew butter, almond flour, vanilla extract and matcha powder and process everything into a sticky mass.
- Depending on whether the mixture is too wet or crumbly, add either some almond flour or cashew butter.
- Form 22 balls and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- If you like, you can roll the energy balls in melted chocolate, chopped nuts or cocoa powder.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
