Blueberry Energy Balls

Blueberry energy balls are a quick, fruity snack with fiber, oats, chia seeds, and almond butter.
Appropriate for: High-fiber, Low-phosphorus, Low-potassium, Low-protein, Low-sodium
Diet preference: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meal type: Easy, Quick, Snack
Season: Spring, Summer
Cuisine type: American
Ingredients
Yield:
10 Balls
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries, thawed
  • 6 dates, pitted
  • ½ cup gluten free oats
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon açai powder
Handmade energy balls made with frozen blueberries, oats, almond butter, and dates
Directions
Prep: 15 min, Cook: 1 hr, Total: 1 hr 15 min
  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until the ingredients are combined and sticky.
  3. Roll the mixture into balls, about 1 to 2 tablespoons each.
  4. If the mixture gets too sticky, dip your fingers in lukewarm water.
  5. Place the energy balls on a plate or in a container.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Serve and enjoy.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 Ball
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g estimated
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
    • Total Sugars: 4 g
  • Protein: 3 g estimated
  • Fat: 5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g estimated
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 15 mg
  • Potassium: 131 mg
  • Calcium: 56 mg
  • Phosphorus: 90 mg estimated

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