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5 from 6 votes

Oatmeal Energy Balls

These oatmeal energy balls taste like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and are perfect for a snack but taste like dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 20
Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews 150 g
  • 1 cup rolled oats 120 g
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed, soft, pitted dates 110 g
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate 85 g

Instructions

  • Place the cashews in a food processor until broken down into a grainy flour-like consistency.
    1 cup raw cashews
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until it forms a thick, sticky dough you can press between your fingers. If it seems to dry or crumbly, add 1 tbsp warm water and process again.
    1 cup rolled oats , 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 cup tightly packed, soft, pitted dates, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to combine.
    1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • Use your hands to roll into approximately 20 balls.

Notes

It's important to use soft, moist dates to bind the recipe. If your dates are dry or you're unsure, soak them in hot water for 10-15 minutes then drain well before use.
Store balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 59mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g