Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls made with a wholesome blend of cashews, almonds, medjool dates, dried blueberries, and natural flavorings. These no-bake energy balls are perfect as a quick snack or a healthy treat that offers a burst of blueberry muffin flavor in every bite.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake, Food Processing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nuts
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup almonds
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or seeds of 1 vanilla bean
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Process Nuts: Add cashews and almonds to a food processor and pulse until the nuts are broken down into pea-sized pieces, giving the mixture a bit of texture.
- Add Dates and Blueberries: Combine the processed nuts with pitted medjool dates and dried blueberries. Process the mixture for 1-2 minutes until the ingredients start to break down and become slightly sticky.
- Add Flavorings: Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and sea salt to the food processor. These ingredients will provide the signature blueberry muffin flavor to your energy balls.
- Form the Dough: Continue processing the mixture for 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Process until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a sticky dough that clumps together.
- Shape and Store: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for several months for longer storage.
Notes
- Use soft medjool dates for best texture; if dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before processing.
- Feel free to swap nuts for your favorites like walnuts or pecans.
- For extra texture, add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- Store energy balls in the fridge to maintain freshness, or freeze for longer shelf life.
- These energy balls are naturally sweetened; no added sugar needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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