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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    No Bake Strawberry Almond Energy Balls

    Published: Feb 8, 2021 · Modified: Sep 10, 2021 by Cassidy Reeser · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These strawberry almond energy balls are jam packed with healthy ingredients, and they only take 6 ingredients to make. Soon enough these will be a regular in your meal prep rotation.

    Strawberry energy ball with bite taken out of it in a pink bowl.

    If you've made your way around the internet, you've probably seen a few recipes for "bliss balls" or "energy bites". Whatever you call them, they're out there, and they're good.

    So today I present to you no-bake strawberry almond energy balls, the perfect quick snack or healthy dessert.

    Table of Contents hide
    1 Recipe features
    2 What you'll need
    3 Step by step instructions
    4 Recipe FAQ and expert tips
    5 Looking for more recipes?
    6 No Bake Strawberry Almond Energy Balls

    Recipe features

    • diet-friendly: vegan, vegetarian, soy-free and gluten-free optional (use certified gluten free oats)
    • only 6 ingredients
    • quick & easy: Only 5 minutes of active time
    • no baking required!
    • great as a snack, dessert or with a meal

    What you'll need

    Labeled ingredients used to make energy balls.

    Dates are the backbone of this recipe because of their natural sweetness. Choose pitted Medjool dates or remove the pits yourself (it's easy but a little sticky).

    Sliced almonds are pre-sliced and add in the slightest bit of crunch. You can find them in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. Don't slice the almonds yourself! If you can't find almonds, any roughly chopped nut will work.

    Strawberries: Use fresh or thawed frozen strawberries.

    Rolled oats help hold the energy balls together. Instant or quick oats would probably work if that's all you have.

    Chia seeds provide healthy fats but they also help bind everything together.

    Step by step instructions

    Steps 1 through 4 to make energy balls.

    Step one: Add all ingredients, except for the coconut, to a food processor (this is my fav affordable food processor!).

    Step two: Pulse until the almonds are mostly broken up. You don't want it to be a paste but lots of small pieces.

    Step three: Cover and chill in the fridge for an hour. After an hour, remove from the fridge and roll into ping pong sized balls.

    Step four: Roll the bites in the shredded coconut to coat. Enjoy!

    Recipe FAQ and expert tips

    Add-ins: You can add a handful of extras like mini chocolate chips, flaxseeds or chopped pistachios. Add them in after pulsing in the food processor and before refrigerating.

    Can I use a blender?

    Readers have had mixed reviews with blenders. I recommend sticking with a food processor for this recipe unless you successfully made energy bites with your blender in the past.

    Can I use frozen strawberries?

    Fresh or frozen strawberries can be used. I recommend thawing frozen strawberries and patting them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before using them.

    How do I make them less sticky?

    If needed, you can stir in additional oats 1 tablespoon at a time to help with binding.

    Are energy balls healthy?

    Because energy balls are made with nutrient-packed whole foods like dates, fruit and nuts, they are a healthy snack or dessert option.

    How do you store leftovers?

    For best quality, keep leftovers refrigerated in a closed container for 4-5 days. They can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days.

    Can I freeze these?

    Yes! To freeze, use parchment paper (I like this unbleached kind) or wax paper to make layers between energy balls (this will prevent them from sticking together). Keep frozen in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. These are my favorite freezer-safe glass containers.

    Coconut coated strawberry balls in a pink bowl with strawberry slices.

    Looking for more recipes?

    For more energy bites, check out this blueberry lemon and trail mix style.

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    • Vegan Strawberry and Lemon Muffins
    • Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies

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    Strawberry energy ball with bite taken out of it in a pink bowl.
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    4.32 from 22 votes

    No Bake Strawberry Almond Energy Balls

    Strawberry flavored, energy packed, and made with just six ingredients. Perfect for a quick snack or for a whole foods dessert.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Chilling Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Servings: 12 balls
    Author: Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup medjool dates pit removed
    • 4 large strawberries sliced (about 1 cup)
    • ¾ cup sliced almonds see note#1
    • 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 cup shredded coconut flakes see note#2

    Instructions

    • Remove pits from dates and slice each date in half. Remove stems from strawberries and slice into quarters.
    • Combine all ingredients, except the coconut flakes, in a food processor (my favorite brand).
    • Pulse until the almonds are mostly broken up. You don't want it to be a paste but lots of small pieces.
    • Cover and chill in the fridge for an hour. After an hour, remove from the fridge and roll into ping pong sized balls.
    • Add the coconut to a small bowl. Roll the balls in the shredded coconut to coat. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    1. Sliced almonds are pre-sliced and add in the slightest bit of crunch. You can find them in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. Don't slice the almonds yourself! If you can't find almonds, any roughly chopped nut will work.
    2. Coconut flakes or shredded coconut. If the coconut pieces are long then you will need to roughly chop into smaller pieces.
    3. I recommend using a food processor. Readers have had inconsistent results using blenders (including high-powered blenders), so it is best to stick to a food processor.
    4. Frozen strawberries can be used but should be thawed first. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
    5. To freeze, use parchment paper (I like this unbleached kind) or wax paper to make layers between energy balls (this will prevent them from sticking together). Keep frozen in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. These are my favorite freezer-safe glass containers.
    6. Add-ins: You can add a handful of extras like mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios. Add them in after pulsing in the food processor and before refrigerating.
    7. Leftovers: For best quality, keep refrigerated in a closed container for 4-5 days.

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    Serving: 1energy ballCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

    This recipe was originally posted April 27, 2018. It was updated on February 8, 2021 with new photos, a video and an updated recipe. The oats were doubled and method was changed for improved results.

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    Comments

    1. Nicole

      September 07, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      I recently drove and moved across the country. My bf and I were planning our snacks ahead of time and trying to choose healthy, convenient options. This recipe was perfect for our trip. We prepped these a week before moving, froze them, and defrosted them in our cooler once we started the drive. It barely made it to the end of our trip since they’re so good!

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    2. Eve

      May 13, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      Thank you for sharing! With a food processor, it was so easy to make and they are delicious!

      Reply
      • Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD

        May 14, 2020 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Tricia L.

      March 27, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      I don't think I put the correct amount of dates as mine came out darker in color. 1 cup = 8 oz. So I used a food scale and measured 8 oz of dates. By the fact yours are pink, I probably should have just threw them an actual measuring cup ? even so, they still tasted good. They remind me of a fig newton. I bet they taste even better with less dates. Maybe I'll precut & freeze the strawberries too. To add, I used a food processor too and making them was easy. Because I put in too much dates, mine made 19 balls lol

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      • Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD

        March 28, 2020 at 9:03 am

        I'm glad you ended up liking it -- it sounds like you did have a few too many dates. It looks like 1 cup dates = ~6 ounces in weight (I haven't double checked this myself). Thanks for making them!

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    4. Quynh

      February 24, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      My goodness this tastes amazing! I used whole almonds (bc that’s what I had) and left out the coconut (bc I didn’t any). What a delicious combination! I scraped every bit of it out of my Ninja blender and made sure nothing went to waste, it was so good! Thank you for sharing.

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      • Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD

        February 24, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks so much! It's good to hear that it worked with your Ninja blender 🙂

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