Name: Almond Joy Energy Balls
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup large flake oats; 1 cup toasted raw almonds; 1/3 cup cocoa or cacao powder; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup pitted dates (I used Medjool); 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/4 cup coconut milk (( I used canned) ); 1/4 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup shredded coconut

These no-bake Almond Joy Energy Balls pack all the same flavour of it’s namesake candy bar, take minutes to throw together, are loaded with good-for-you ingredients, and make for an easy and healthy breakfast or snack.

These sweet, no bake treats are a breeze to whip up, and make for quick, portable breakfast or snack. These Almond Joy Energy Balls are great to have on hand for a busy week and taste great to start your day or virtually anytime!

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What Is An Energy Ball?

Energy balls are a healthy on-the-go snack, usually comprised of oats, some sort of nut butter, a sticky binder like honey or syrup, and basically any additions under the sun (like fruit or nuts). I love to add in flax seeds, hemp hearts or chia seeds as well! They take just minutes to prep, can last 2 weeks in the refrigerator or in the freezer forever (or until you remember they are in there and immediately eat them…..), and are endlessly adaptable to your favourite flavours.

How To Make Almond Joy Energy Balls

For this recipe, I combine all my ingredients into a food processor to get the consistency where I want it. Most energy ball recipes can just be mixed by hand, but for this one I wanted to get the coconut and dates really well combined! Once rolled into a ball, I coat each 1 tablespoon size ball (think little golf ball!) with coconut milk and roll in shredded coconut. You can skip this part or do half of them with it if you wish.

Healthy Snacks On The Go

For me, it’s important that healthy snacks are easy to make (especially in batches). A lot of people turn to less healthy options out of convenience when they’re in a rush. The good news is that eating well doesn’t need to take a lot of time, money or energy, and a having a few trusted go-to options can help keep your family on the healthy eating track without sacrificing convenience! I have a few greta blog posts with plenty of ideas to get you snack easier and healthier in no time, like my Healthy Snacks for On the Go blog or Back to School Snack Guide post.