Fig energy balls - a healthy sweet treat made with 6 ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes. Perfect as a post-workout energy booster or afterschool snack for kids.
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These no bake fig energy balls are dairy free, refined sugar-free and guilt-free freezer-friendly snacks that are a great way to sneak in all the goodness of dry fruits and nuts for picky kids or for anyone who isn't fond of the texture of dates and figs.
The best part is that these snack bites can be tailored to suit anyone's preference with various options. These delicious plant-based energy bites are a healthier and wholesome alternative to store-bought snacks that are often loaded with preservatives.
Keep these snack balls in your kitchen for those times when you need a quick and easy snack to satisfy those cravings at unusual times. These treats are great to take on picnics or as a mess-free snack on the go.
Ingredients
- Dried Fruits and Nuts: Dried figs, dates and almonds.
- Pantry Ingredients: Oats flour, flax meal and coconut oil.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Place figs and dates in a bowl and pour boiling water.
Step 2: Soak it for 8-10 minutes until dried fruits soften.
Step 3: Drain the water and set dates and figs aside on a plate or bowl to cool completely.
Step 4: Meanwhile, place almonds, oats flour and flax meal in a blender jar and process until coarse powder.
Step 5: Now add dates, fig and coconut oil. Secure the blender with a lid and process until everything comes together as a dough.
Step 6: Grease both of your palms with oil.
Step 7: Scoop out a portion using a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop, depending on your desired size and shape it into a ball.
Step 8: Roll each ball in a plate of chopped almonds to coat.
Step 9: Place almond coated balls on a lined baking sheet.
Step 10: Shape the remaining mixture into balls, roll them in almonds to coat and arrange them on a lined baking sheet.
Step 11: Chill them in the fridge for at least an hour to set.
Enjoy delicious no bake fig energy balls. Store the remaining in a jar.
Substitutions and Variations
Nuts and Seeds: Add pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
Coconut Coating: Roll the balls in shredded coconut instead of almonds for change of flavour and texture.
Spices: Try cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for added warmth and flavour.
Sweetener: Maple syrup, honey or agave syrup can be used if the natural sweetness from dates and figs is not sufficient.
Storage
Store the no bake fig energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
You could freeze them for a longer shelf life. Freeze rolled fig energy balls on a baking sheet until solid and then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container or ziplock bag. Ensure to thaw them well in the fridge before serving. Use up within 3 months.
Tips and Tricks
Sticky Sweeteners: Dates work well as a sweetener and to bind the ingredients together. Adjust the quantity based on your desired sweetness and consistency.
Consistency: If the mixture feels too wet, add more oats flour gradually until it reaches a consistency that can be easily shaped into balls.
If the mixture is too dry and you find it difficult to roll into a ball, then add a little coconut oil or a little water to help get the right consistency.
Grease Hands: Slightly grease your hands with oil to prevent the fig mixture from sticking while shaping.
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No Bake Fig Energy Balls
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 460 gms (or) 37 slices Dried Figs
- 200 gms (or) 30 Dates
- 65 gms (or) ½ Cup Almonds
- 70 gms (or) ½ Cup Oats Flour
- 25 gms (or) 2 Tablespoons Flaxmeal (Ground Flaxseed)
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil adjust to get right consistency
Instructions
- Place figs and dates in a bowl and pour boiling water.460 gms (or) 37 slices Dried Figs, 200 gms (or) 30 Dates
- Soak it for 8-10 minutes until dried fruits soften.
- Drain the water and set dates and figs aside on a plate or bowl to cool completely.
- Place almonds, oats flour and flax meal in a blender jar and process until coarse powder.65 gms (or) ½ Cup Almonds, 70 gms (or) ½ Cup Oats Flour, 25 gms (or) 2 Tablespoons Flaxmeal (Ground Flaxseed)
- Now add soaked dates, fig and coconut oil. Secure the blender with a lid and process until everything comes together as a dough.460 gms (or) 37 slices Dried Figs, 200 gms (or) 30 Dates, 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- Grease both of your palms with oil.
- Scoop out a portion using a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop, depending on your desired size and roll it into a ball.
- Place rolled balls on a lined baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in a plate of chopped almonds to coat.
- Shape the remaining mixture into balls, roll them in almonds to coat and arrange them on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill them in the fridge for at least an hour to set.
- Enjoy delicious no bake fig energy balls. Store the remaining in a jar.
Notes
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