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!
Course Snack
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 15Energy Balls
Calories 209kcal
Author Shivani Raja
Ingredients
1 cup/ 120 gramsPitted DatesI like medjool dates
1 cup/ 100 gramsRolled Oats
1tablespoonMaca Powderoptional
½teaspoonCinnamon
½ cup/ 70 gramsRaisinsI like sultanas
2tablespoonsPumpkin 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 tbsp of mixture, but how many you get will depend on how big you make them. Enjoy!
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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.