Skip the processed granola bars and go homemade with our healthy energy ball recipes.
Bonus: They are kid-friendly as well and perfect for road trips when stored in a cooler.
Mango-Date Energy Bites
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-cook energy balls.
Ali Redmond
Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
The recipe is easily doubled or even tripled.
Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls.
Ali Redmond
Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
For the best flavor and texture, use Medjool dates, the largest and most luscious date variety.
Look for them in the produce department or near other dried fruits.
Jacob Fox
Chewy caramel, dark chocolate and toasted coconut come together with fiber-boosting oats instead of sugar and flour.
And the best part?
They take only 15 minutes from start to finish.
Andrea Mathis
Dried apricots and honey hold together the coconut and oats, while ginger and tahini deepen the sweet flavors.
Chocolate-Hazelnut Energy Balls
These energy balls marry the flavors of nutty hazelnuts with rich chocolate.
These portable snacks mix in sunflower butter for plenty of protein.
They’re ready in just 25 minutes and can be stored in your freezer for easy snacking.
The cacao is a bit more bitter than chocolate, but the maple syrup helps tame it.
Almond butter and chia seeds provide protein to make these bites substantial snacks to fuel your body.
Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal.
Serve any time of day as a snack or dessert, or pack them for a hike.
Pitted dates hold it all together while adding extra fiber.
Eat these as a snack, grab for a quick breakfast or serve as a healthier dessert.
Joy Howard