Easy Vegan Energy Balls Recipe- No Bake Granola Balls
Looking for a quick and tasty vegan treat? These Easy Vegan Energy Balls are perfect for a quick energy fill-in and what I love about them is that they are made without oats and sugar, and need minimal prep time and gather in just 15 minutes!! Munch on these healthy snacks when on road trips or pack them for school lunches.
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 bowl storing the mixture
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts 25 halve pieces, 50 gm
- ½ cup almonds 40 pieces, 50 gm
- ¼ cup raisins 25 pieces, 40 gm
- ½ cup Foxnuts 40 pieces, 15 gm
- ¼ cup pitted dates 15 dates, if using medjool dates, 4 are sufficient.
- ¼ cup Coconut Milk adjust as per the consistency you want
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Ensure dates are pitted. I had not chopped any ingredients.In a food processor, combine foxnuts, almonds, walnuts, and raisins. Blend until it's a smooth mixture. You may pulse less to have a crumbly bit mixture as well. It depends upon your preference.
- Add pitted dates, peanut butter, and coconut milk. Adding coconut milk would be a gradual process. Continue blending until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough-like consistency. You may taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or texture if needed. Add more dates for sweetness or more coconut milk if it's too dry.
- Let the mixture sit for 5-10 min covered in a bowl. If it's sticky, store it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. Take a small amount of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form bite-sized balls. Coat your hands with water or coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Your Vegan Granola Energy Balls are ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for a quick snack or a burst of energy throughout the day.
Notes
- Make sure to use a high-speed food processor as grinding would take some effort. I had used a regular one but I had the patience to pulse, stop, and mix gradually.
- Add dry ingredients first and then add wet ingredients for a smooth mixture.
- Ensure the mixture has the right consistency by gradually adding coconut milk. It should be moist enough to hold together without being overly sticky. For a sticky mixture, you may add powdered foxnuts, almonds, or walnuts. They would help you bind it. You may also refrigerate the mixture for about 10 minutes before shaping it into balls. This makes the mixture easier to handle and helps the balls maintain their shape.
- Coat your hands with a bit of coconut oil or water to prevent the mixture from sticking while rolling into balls.
- Adjust the texture by pulsing the ingredients in a food processor. For a chunkier texture, pulse less; for a smoother consistency, blend a bit longer.
- While I made these energy balls using my hand as in India we are used to making Ladoos, you may use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure equal amounts of the mixture.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 | |
| Servings: 12 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 73 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 5.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.2g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 2.2g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 15mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 78mg | 2% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |