In the mood for a healthy and tasty snack?
Give energy balls a try, these little energy bites prepared with natural and healthy ingredients, easy to adapt to suit your tastes and what's in your pantry.

Cereal energy balls 

Ingredients

• 90g of rolled oats
• 90g of toasted coconut
• 110g of ground flax seeds
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• 125g peanut butter
• 110g honey
• 4 tbsp. cocoa beans
• 4 tbsp. dark chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until the mixture is thoroughly blended. If the mixture is too watery, add some more rolled oats. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Then simply form small balls by compacting the mixture in the palm of your hands. The cereal balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Healthy Berry Snacks 

Ingredients

• 100g of berries
• 80g of gluten-free rolled oats
• 5 tbsp. (35g) coconut or almond flour
• 3 1/2 tablespoons (20g) shredded coconut
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 1/2 tbsp. (40 ml) maple (or agave) syrup

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until a wet, sticky mixture is obtained. If necessary, add a few drops of water to moisten the mixture.

Using the palms of your hands, form small balls. For an extra touch of yumminess, roll the balls in shredded coconut or cocoa powder (preferably unsweetened).

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving, just long enough for the balls to set. Note that the balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week, and one month in the freezer.

Almond and dried fruit energy balls 

Ingredients 

• 150g of almonds
• 8 small dates (about 100g), pitted
• 1/2 - 1 tbsp. hot water, quantity to be adjusted
• 30g dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp. grated coconut
• 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds (optional)
• 2 tsp. coffee unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Blend the almonds in a blender and pulse several times until the almonds are finely chopped. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.

Blend the pitted dates in the blender until you have a fairly smooth mixture.

Add the coarsely chopped almonds, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, coconut and sunflower seeds (optional) and pulse 3-5 more times until all ingredients are well incorporated. Add a little water if the mixture is not moist enough.

Form the mixture into balls with the help of 2 teaspoons, then place in the refrigerator for at least one hour before eating. Can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight box for up to 2 weeks.

😉 : The perfect snack to refuel after a workout or when you feel a bit tired at the end of the day. Caution! Consume in moderation, energy balls are healthy but still high in calories