No-Bake Granola Balls
These no-bake granola balls are soft, fudgy, and so good! They come together with minimum effort and taste divine. They are the perfect portable snack for when you crave something sweet but looking for a healthy alternative to store-bought treats.
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates - (12 dates Medjool dates), pitted
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup - 40g
- 1/3 cup dried fruit
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add the pitted dates and 2 tablespoons of water to a food processor. Blend until the dates become like a dough-consistency paste (see note 1).
- Place the oats, nuts, dry fruits, seeds, vanilla, almond butter, and date paste in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie spoon, pick some of the mixture and roll it into your hands to create smooth balls. If the mixture is a bit sticky, wet your hands slightly before shaping them. You should be able to make 24 balls.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours for the perfect consistency, or eat straight away.
Notes
Note 1: I used Medjool dates. But if you can only find regular dates, soften them in warm water for a few minutes, discard the water, and then add them to the food processor.
How to store: You can keep these granola balls at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate per granola ball.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Sugar: 7g