Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls

These oatmeal raisin energy balls just happen to be the optimal snack when that craving hits. They're packed with fibre and plant-based protein, and taste just like an oatmeal raisin cookie without the wait time or post-cookie consumption guilt.

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Why you'll love this recipe

I just know you'll love this recipe! It's:

• Vegan friendly
• Gluten-free AND nut-free
• Made with just 6 healthy ingredients
• Ready in just 15 minutes!

How to make oatmeal raisin energy balls:

Process the dates with cinnamon, maca powder, and some oats to form a sticky paste (photo 1).

Then mix in the raisins, pumpkin seeds and remaining rolled oats (photo 2) before rolling the mixture into bite-sized balls.

Easy peasy. There's also a handy video at the top of this post to show you how to make these healthy energy balls!

Notes on this recipe

• Use soft and sticky dates for the optimal chewy texture - I like medjool dates. If your dates are quite firm, you can soak them in hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften them up.
• You can use any raisins of your choosing - I like to use sultanas as they're small and sweet.
• These energy balls are naturally nut-free, but you could add some chopped nuts in place of the pumpkins seeds if you'd like!

FAQ

More energy ball recipes:

• Matcha energy balls
• Chocolate peanut butter energy balls
• Protein energy balls

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Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls

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PREP15 mins

TOTAL15 mins

SERVES15 Energy Balls

A recipe for healthy oatmeal raisin energy balls packed with pumpkin seeds for extra plant-based protein. They are vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free!

Author: Shivani Raja

Ingredients

• 1 cup/ 120 grams Pitted Dates I like medjool dates
• 1 cup/ 100 grams Rolled Oats
• 1 tablespoon Maca Powder optional
• ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ½ cup/ 70 grams Raisins I like sultanas
• 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds

Instructions

• Add the pitted dates and half of the oats to a blender or food processor along with the maca powder and cinnamon. Process the mixture until a sticky dough forms - if the mixture is not blending, add a little water to help it along.
• Transfer this mixture to a medium-size bowl and add the raisins, pumpkin seeds and remaining oats. Fold the additions in with a spatula.
• Use your hands to shape into balls - I made 15 balls each using about 1 tablespoon of mixture, but how many you get will depend on how big you make them. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

• If your dates are quite firm it's a good idea to soak them in hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften them.
• I used my Vitamix to blend this. Low-speed blenders may take extra coaxing and it is really worth investing in a high-speed blender or food processor for recipes like this.
• Store the energy balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

 

 

NUTRITION

Serving: 3 energy balls

Calories: 209 kcal | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4mg | Carbohydrates: 44g | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 23.9g | Protein: 4.7g 

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal

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