These strawberry almond energy balls are jam packed with healthy ingredients, and they only take 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. Soon enough these will be a regular in your meal prep rotation.
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If you’ve made your way around the internet, you’ve probably seen a few recipes for “bliss balls” or “energy balls”. Whatever you call them, they’re out there, and they’re good.
If you’re made your way around Cozy Peach Kitchen, you’ve probably seen that I love strawberries. So, today I present to you no bake strawberry almond energy balls, the perfect quick snack or sweet tooth quencher.
What is a strawberry almond energy ball?
These little bites of deliciousness (sorry, I really like them!!) contain strawberries, dates, almonds, dry oatmeal, and shredded coconut flakes. Dates are the backbone of these strawberry almond energy balls, because of their sweetness.
They are carbohydrate-dense, which equals energy. Hence, energy balls! Because date sugars are attached to fiber, vitamins, and minerals, they’re a better option for a sweet energy kick than pure table sugar.
Almonds add in the slightest bit of crunch to this otherwise soft energy ball, as well as protein and healthy fats.
Almonds are a great plant-based protein source and one that I find myself eating most days. I carry a bulk bag of almonds around in my work purse, which means that I also have random almonds floating around at the bottom of my bag at all times. Umm. Moving on…
Make these energy balls in two easy steps: blend and roll!
To make these energy balls, combine the 5 ingredients in a food processor (this is my fav affordable food processor!). Blend until almonds are mostly broken up and you can roll the dough into a ball.
This takes me just about a minute in my food processor. I prefer to chill the energy balls in the fridge for at least an hour before rolling them in coconut flakes, because it makes them much easier to handle.
Looking for more recipes?
- Blueberry Lemon Energy Balls
- No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites
- Double Strawberry Vegan Cake
- Trail Mix Energy Bites
- Coconut Blueberry Overnight Oats
No Bake Strawberry Almond Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates
- 4 medium strawberries, sliced
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, dry
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except the coconut flakes, in a food processor (my favorite brand). Process until almonds are broken up into tiny pieces (not fully ground) and the ingredients form a paste-like consistency (as pictured in blog). You should be able to form the dough into a ball without too much sticking to your hands. Form into 13-14 ping pong sized balls and let rest in the fridge for about an hour*.
- Pulse the coconut flakes in the food processor, or chop up finely by hand until they are broken down into small pieces. Roll the chilled balls in the coconut flakes. Store in fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
- The energy bites don't have to rest in the fridge, it just makes the coconut flakes stick more easily. I also think they taste best chilled.
- Slivered almonds are almonds that have been thinly sliced (this will make it easier for them to break down). You can find them in the baking aisle of most grocery stores.
- 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.
- Fresh or frozen strawberries can be used.
- 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.
Natalie
I’m sorry but this was also a nightmare for me to make. The ingredients are so dry that they get stuck at the bottom of the blender and it dies not even blend at a certain point. Ironically enough I just bought a powerful blender and it did not work. I think this recipe needs to be made using a food processor.
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
I’m sorry to hear that! It sounds like there’s too many inconsistencies with a blender, I’ll have to update the recipe. Thanks for trying the recipe!
Dawn
I don’t see the nutrition facts, only the calories. I plugged them all in to a calculator that I use and don’t get anywhere near the same calories. Help!
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
Hi Dawn, the calorie information with this one is tricky because of the dates (most calculators use ounces instead of cups). My recipe card calculates for me, but I just recalculated here (https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076) using 8 medium dates. That gives 95 calories, so I’d say they range from 90-100 calories. Hope that helps!
Crystal
Do you use fresh or dried dates?
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
Hi Crystal, I use fresh pitted medjool dates.
Winnie Welsh
How many dates approximately does it take to make 1 cup?
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
It’s usually about 7-9 large dates.
Vanessa
Thanks for sharing! Could I use freeze dried strawberries?
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
I think that would work well! You may need to use a less rolled oats so that the mixture doesn’t dry out. Let me know how it goes if you try.
Suzanne
These look so good! Does the date flavor come through much?
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
Thanks! I don’t think that the date flavor is overpowering but you can definitely tell that it’s made with dates.
Jennie
Hi there. This looks fantastic! How long do they keep once prepared? Thanks!
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
They will keep in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them and store for up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Heather
This was honestly a nightmare. I didn’t know what slivered almonds meant and had to go and look that up and sliver them and that in itself took 5 minutes at least. It would be nice if that was a step in the directions for the recipe. Next, I would not try this recipe if you do not have a food processor or an extremely strong blender. I attempted to use a blender rather than a food processor, and it did not work well for me at all. The ingredients were so dry that my blender would not cooperate. I pulled out the mixer and I tried to add just a little bit of a protein shake to help it blend but I ended up adding too much and made just a tiny bit too wet. After that, i moved them back to the blender to try and blend those almonds and oats a litter better. I also added a few more strawberries to make it thicker. It still wasn’t thick enough, Which means I then could not roll them properly Into balls. I splattered them onto a cookie sheet and put them in the fridge. I may just have to freeze them to get a decent consistency of an actual ball. I haven’t even tried them to be honest. This “easy” recipe was far from it.
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
Heather, I’m sorry to hear this didn’t work out for you! Slivered almonds are sold very thinly sliced (often in the baking aisle) and are used in this recipe because they break up more easily than hand-cut almonds, so that may have been part of why yours was too dry. I use a strong blender with this recipe, so maybe that contributes too? Sounds like I need to clarify in the recipe. Thanks for your comments.
Amanda
These are so good! I’ve had them pinned forever but finally had all of the ingredients. So incredibly easy. I ended up processing the coconut flakes right in for fear of my toddler making a huge mess and they turned out very moist and super easy to form. The flavor is great, you get the perfect amount of sweet-tart freshness from the strawberries and the sweetness and chewiness from the dates, and the little crunch from the almonds! Thanks for the great recipe.
Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD
Thanks for the great review! So glad to hear you liked them.
Emily
Love this recipe ❤️
I have only one question is 91 calories are in all 14 energy balls or in one ?
Cassidy
Thanks, Emily! It’s for one energy ball, but do note that this should be used as more of an estimation than exact nutrient calculation. Enjoy!
Lily
Hey! Haven’t made them yet, but I’m craving this and wanna make it in the morning haha! Anyways…. Is there a substitute for dates? I don’t have them and I’m not gonna be able to run to the store for them.
Cassidy
The only substitute that I can think of is dried raisins or cranberries, but it will be a different flavor result. Let me know how it goes!
Megan
Is it sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
Cassidy
I prefer unsweetened since the dates are already quite sweet, but you can use either.
mia
I hate coconut flavor. is there anything I can exchange for the coconut flakes?
Cassidy
They will still work without the coconut flakes step. Or you could try rolling in the same amount finely chopped raisins or cranberries, that will add a nice texture.
Keira
So yummy! Any idea what the nutritional information is?
Cassidy
Thanks, Keira! I just updated the recipe to include nutrition information.
Pamela Caughman
Interested to try these! Wondering how they would freeze if I make a double batch.
Cassidy
Hi Pamela,
I haven’t tried freezing them, but I imagine it would work well. I would trying freezing them on a cookie sheet for an hour before transferring them to a freezer container. That way they won’t stick together.
Enjoy!
Cassidy
Pamela Caughman
Thanks! The little morsels are chilling now waiting for their coconut coating. They taste wonderful!
Cassidy
Great to hear! 🙂
janet
Thank you so much for this recipe. I too it to Bee meeting tonight and it was a big hit.
Cassidy
Awesome! Glad everyone enjoyed.