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Stuffed Energy Balls
15 min
Snack
10 ingredients or less
No cook
One-bowl / one-pot
Freezer-friendly
energy balls
Total
15 minPrep
15 minContains
tree nut
Swap out
peanut
sesame
Free from
soy
gluten
Ingredients
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½ cup (68 g)roasted unsalted cashews
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1 Tbsp (9 g)toasted sesame seeds
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1 Tbsp (7 g)ground flaxseeds
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1½ Tbsp (22 mL)peanut butter
Directions
- Add the dates, cashews, cocoa powder, sesame seeds, and flaxseeds to a food processor.
- Blend until uniform in texture and holds together when pressed between your fingers.
- Scoop 2 Tbsp of the mixture into your palm and form into a ball.
- Use your finger to create a crater in the center of the date ball.
- Dollop about ½ tsp of peanut butter into the crater.
- Cupping the filled ball, pinch the edges closed around the peanut butter.
- Roll the filled energy ball back into a sphere.
- Transfer it to a plate. Repeat with the remaining date mixture and peanut butter. If desired, coat with toasted sesame seeds or cocoa powder. Enjoy!
Storage
- Store these energy balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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I think the dates I got are not fresh enough and little dry… so I used extra half cup of dates, worked well! Indeed time consuming but worthy it! It becomes a meditation practice in the end lol.
Delicious snack/dessert!
I did not have ground flaxseeds so I made a batch without them.
A splash of water helped to form the mixture into balls.
My food processor (720w) handled this mixture very well!! These were super fun to make and beyond delicious (no surprise there 😜). Another home run from Pick Up Limes!!
Not a review, can I use another nut like walnuts or hazel nut in this? I have an intolerance for cashew and almonds.
Super yummy, but take some time to complete!
I live in a hostel and these energy balls are honestly the best and so easy to make. Thank you so much for introducing this recipe.
These energy balls are amazing! I always add a bit of water to make it stick together (maybe it's just my blender not being strong enough). And inside, instead of peanut butter, I put toasted hazelnut - heavenly treat :)
Looks so delicious ❤️❤️❤️
A go-to recipe for me! Depending on which nuts I have in I substitute them out. Best snack for a long hike
I made these two days in a row. They are amazing as a pre-workout snack. I rolled them in crushed pistachios—wow!
Amei.muito boa
Do you have any recipes for energy balls that do not use nuts or seeds?
BTW, this is a beautiful website! You have done a great job of building your brand and carrying that aesthetic across your platforms!
This Energy, Balls Are Delicious
So yummy!
Just perfect! Tastes like snickers bar☺️
Made these tonight after dinner as I was craving something sweet, but wanted something healthy. SO good! Next time, I’m going to try reducing the dates slightly and upping the nuts, as someone else suggested, just to reduce the sweetness a touch (not that they’re too sweet). I’m also going to double the recipe as need more of this tasty goodness! 😁 Thank you so much for all your fab recipes and all the information you share with us. And thank you for offering the 7-week trial as part of your 7-year celebration. 🥳 That inspired me to try your app and I’ll definitely be signing up for the year soon. Big love from Melbourne, Australia. xx
Delicious, simple and quick treat! I added a tiny bit of water to make it stick together ;)
Great recipe! However, after making this the first time I've decided to use HALF the amount of dates!! I replace half of the dates with more ground nuts or nut butter. I'd rather have more protein and healthy fats than sugar before bed. I also share these with my toddler who already has plenty of energy! If I was going to do a hard core workout, I might prefer the whole cup of dates in this recipe. However, when I'm winding down for rest, I tend to prefer a little less sweetness. I also add ground ginger for added health benefits plus a kick of spice. In addition, I add an extra tablespoon of cacao powder :)
They came out so delicious! I also drizzled a little bit of melted chocolate on top, and it was amazing.
The best thing is that the are quite filling, so even if you eat half a ball, it is enough!
Awesome recipe
Love this recipe!!
These taste amazing and are a guilt free dessert for me.
The only thing, I have to complain on that receipe is, the portion is too small. I made 9 Balls, and two hours later we ate almost all of them :D
I made these with my 3 year old daughter. We love them. It’s nice to have a healthy and delicious snack to share together. Thank you so much!
Hi, I can't wait to try this recipe but where can I get the Cocoa Powder Dutch Style that you're using? Or would you recommend a brand besides this one that would be same/similar. Hope to hear soon so I can make the recipe soon. Thank you.
Peanut Butter did not stay inside 😅
My dates were pretty old and dry so I added a tea spoon of water and then it was sticking perfectly together! It’s delicious!
So good! The boys absolutely love them.
Amazing! For the Brazilians friends, it’s almost a brigadeiro 🤤
Love it
Delicious, healthy, easy to make snack! Perfect for grabbing on the go.
Fourth time I’m making this, absolutely love it for a sweet crave or as a midnight snack😍
I love these so much! I make them every week. Since perimenopause set in, I've become unable to eat really sugary desserts bc they make me feel sick. These really help me feel like I'm eating chocolate but it's a healthier alternative. I really appreciate this recipe!
I didn't use soft dates, therefore the mixture ended up quite dry and didn't stick, so I put in a little soymilk and it worked out great 😃
Super easy if you don't mind getting your hands sticky ☺️
Such an awesome and healthy recipe. Thanks for this 😊
So delicious! I’ve brought these to work, rehearsals, and friends’ gatherings, when a pop of energy is often needed, and people always ask for the recipe! They also look so pretty with the various coatings of sesame seeds, cacao, or just as is.
I tried it and it was amazing thank you so much for the dedication.
Loved this recipe!
Really delicious!! So simple to make and so fast!!
Love the taste of this! Satisfies your sweet craving just right!
Perfect snack between classes! These are so good and super easy to make. I throw in an extra date or two because sometimes the mixture crumbles.
I am not a snack person. If I eat, I like savory/salty stuff but I always feel bloated after that. In an attempt to eat non savory/not-so-sweet snack, I made this. I love it. I have it post-workout before dinner or in the afternoon to break the slump. Love the sesame flavor with chocolate and dates.
I am pregnant and hungry ALL THE TIME. These are the perfect late night snack when my tummy is grumbling. And they're so delicious.
I am completely new to vegan recipes. But this quite took me back. Fast, easy, sweet - exactly what I want for snack.
Any recommendation on what to do if the mixture is not sticking together?
Energy balls are amazing!
Oooh energy balls with a surprise! So yummy :) We made versions with homemade cashew butter, cranberries and nuts. Also highly recommended to keep them in the freezer to take one every day for a delicious snack! They last a long time there :)
LOVED these. Pleasantly surprised by the chocolate flavor that pulls through. I tried the nut and fruit ones rolled in coconut and don’t love the super strong date/dried fruit flavor. So these are a perfect treat!
Follow us to my post from yesterday (the 29th). We love these. Mt wife pronounced that they should not be called energy balls, but instead in our household they will be referred to as "Energy Bombs". Works for me. Thought you might like it too.
These are amazing! When I was on vacation in Germany I found energy balls with pistachio butter in the middle at the store and fell in love. I was bummed that I didn't have them available here in the States anymore, but then I found your recipe and it's actually so much better than the store bought ones! I just used pistachio butter instead of peanut butter. I'm completely incapable of getting them into a ball though without the butter coming out at the top, I even put it in the fridge for a while but it didn't help. But it still tastes the same, so whatever 😅
Made these today. They are incredible! and delicious! I ended up making two batches. The first was a little dry and I couldn't make it into a ball. I had to add more dates, 50% more to get them to hold together. Lost some of the chocolate taste in the process, but never the less, they were very good. Super charged my wife as she went off to paint in her studio!! The second batch about the same with the dates but I added another 1/2 tbs of cocoa powder to the mix so they were a bit more chocolaty. All very good.
Made these last night and they’re DELICIOUS! Will make in bigger batches and freeze in the future because this is definitely going to become a staple. Just a quick question - if I freeze them, what’s the best way and around how long does it take to defrost them?
My favorite thing about these recipes is that you can change the quantity of the ingredients to match the amount you need to make! I have never seen it on any other site, it is truly so helpful!
This recipe was delicious and it is such a great snack to have on hand quickly!
Just when I thought I couldn't love your energy ball recipes more you came out with this one! 😍 I absolutely loved the peanut butter filling and the toasted sesame seeds really complimented the chocolate fudginess. Very unique and delicious!
They are just heavenly - that juicy middle is such a perfect first-bite note. My husband started to eat energy balls too now :D
Very delicious!
Hello! Can I soak the dates in advance? I know it can make it easier to blend. I am curious if this will make it too soft for the desired outcome.
These are amazing! Everyone loved them, even my husband who usually doesn’t like energy balls. They taste like chocolate tahini. So yummy!
I added some maple syrup to help it form together! So yummy
I just made these and they are so tasty and satisfying! I’m trying to eat less refined sugars and was looking for a healthy alternative. I could have just had one but I had 5 🙈 I will make these again and next time also fill a few with the homemade Nutella.
I absolutely love this easy recipe❤️😋 It is great for on the go or a quick tasty snack
Is it possible to add berries inside when you’re alergic to the nuts?
Délicieuses! Avec une courte liste d'ingrédients!
Le beurre d'arachide est un peu difficile à mettre dans les boules.
I am not an energy balls person…but these, mamamia!
Such a lovely, delicious little snack! A healthier replacement for my ‘mum evening treat time’.
Thank you!
This recipe is amazing! I can't believe how much it feels like I'm eating a decadent desert even though it is composed of all these gut-healthy ingredients. I have been enjoying these after dinner to help keep away from the ice cream my husband likes to bring home. Very easy and honestly fun to make! This is my new weekly staple.
Excelente para la merienda o para picar algo dulce
Hi, Sadia!
So many reasons to love your channel, website, and now app! Can I substitute cacao powder for the cocoa?
You and Robin are absolutely delightful!
Me encanta esta receta ( como muchas otras de Pick up limes). Deliciosa y nutritiva. Mil gracias !!!
So good! The kids love them as well.
These are so yummy! And easy to make. And has nutritional value!
Would you add chia seeds into the mix or as a coating?
Love these energy bites. A wonderful snack.
I should’ve blended mine for about 20 more seconds in the processor, but other than that? 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾 where have these been all my life. Will add some chia seeds next time
Awesome option! My family from kids to adults everyone simply love them. Healthy and quick..a must try snack!
Wow, thank you for for this recipe!
So good! Great with an afternoon coffee too!
Would for sure put the peanutbutter in the freezer before use :) these energyballs are so tasty! Now see how it affects my sleep
Made this as soon as I saw the video and it did not disappoint! The kiddos loved the "peanut butter surprise" in the middle!