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Cocoa energy balls with sea salt on top on a speckled white plate.
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Healthy Fig Energy Balls

These healthy fig and cocoa energy balls make the most incredible, meal-prep-friendly snack.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 15 energy balls
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (150 g) dried figs
  • ¾ cups (100 g) raw cashews
  • 1 cup (110 g) rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons water for blending

Instructions
 

  • Dried figs soaking in a bowl with water.
    Soak: Add the dried figs to a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes.
  • Roughly blended cashews in a food processor.
    Cashews: Add the cashews to a food processor and blitz until roughly crushed.
  • Dark brown energy ball mixture in a food processor.
    Blend: Add the drained figs, oats, almond butter, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and 1 tablespoon of water to the food processor. Blend until well combined. Add more water (1 tablespoon at a time) if needed.
  • Hand holding a dark brown energy ball with specks of light nuts throughout.
    Shape: Press 1-2 tablespoons of mixture between your hands and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
  • Fourteen dark brown energy balls in a rectangular glass container.
    Store: Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container or reusable zip bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g
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