Fig and Date Energy Balls
An easy, healthy fig and date energy balls recipe made with figs, almond butter, Medjool dates, and oats. A vegan and gluten free snack!
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 18 1-inch bites, approx.
Ingredients
- 15 dried Mission figs (6 ounces)
- 7 pitted Medjool dates (4 ounces)
- ¼ cup natural almond butter
- ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats either old fashioned or quick cooking (gluten free if necessary)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Pulse a few times to loosely combine, then with a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Blend and pulse for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture begins to clump and sticks to the sides of the bowl, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Portion the mixture into your hands, then roll the mixture into any sized balls you like. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate fig and date energy balls in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. The bites will be safe to eat longer but will begin to dry out. They can be eaten directly from the fridge, though I like to let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before munching.
- TO FREEZE: No bake energy bites may be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 18)Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 167mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
