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3 Ingredient Vegan Energy Balls

Published: Sep 4, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 14 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Vegan Energy Balls: just 3 ingredients for easy vegan energy balls that are soft, satisfying and delicious. Made with healthy, simple ingredients.

Vegan Energy Balls: just 3 ingredients for easy vegan energy balls that are soft, satisfying and delicious. Made with healthy, simple ingredients. #Vegan #EnergyBalls #NoBake #EnergyBites | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Happy 1st weekend of September! How did that happen so quickly?? How’s the weather where you’re at? Cool and crisp, or totally hot like where Erik and I are right now?

Either way, I hope you’re enjoying the last bits of summer and getting hyped for the beginning of fall. 🙂

Today, I thought I’d share a delightfully, unbelievably easy vegan energy ball recipe that’s made with just 3 ingredients! We’re gonna bust out the food processor, a few dates and our favorite whole ingredients for a super easy snack.

Ready? Let’s do this!

How to Make Vegan Energy Balls

Follow these super simple steps to make the easiest vegan energy balls ever!

Add & Blend

Add dates and your favorite nut butter to a food processor (here’s the one that I use). Blend until you get a sticky and crumbly mixture, similar to wet sand. Be sure to scrape down the bin of the food processor periodically.

Add & Blend Some More

Now, add in 1 cup of nuts. Blend until the nuts are fully incorporated into the sticky mixture. Once you can pinch this mixture between your fingers and it holds together, you’re ready for the next step.

Pulse

Add in the remaining ½ cup of nuts. Pulse until you get small but tastily significant bits of nuts. Now your energy ball mixture is ready! 

Pour

Pour your energy ball mixture into a bowl and press it down until it becomes a tightly-packed dough.

Scoop

Grab a small or medium cookie scoop, and scoop balls of energy ball mixture into your hands. Roll and press into smooth energy balls. Enjoy!

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Vegan Energy Balls: just 3 ingredients for easy vegan energy balls that are soft, satisfying and delicious. Made with healthy, simple ingredients. #Vegan #EnergyBalls #NoBake #EnergyBites | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

3 Ingredients for Easy Vegan Energy Balls

Medjool Dates [buy here]

Medjool dates are a wonderfully, naturally sweet source of fiber and stickiness to keep these vegan energy balls together. You can also use raisins or a similar type of dried fruit. Just make sure they’re not too dry.

Unsalted, Natural Nut Butter

Feel free to use your favorite nut butter in these vegan energy balls! I love using unsalted, natural almond butter or peanut butter. You can even use sunflower seed butter.

Nuts

My favorite nut to use in these energy balls is pecans, but you can use almonds, walnuts, peanuts, etc. 

How to Store These Energy Balls

Room Temperature

Store your energy balls at room temperature for about 1 week. 

Fridge

You can keep your energy balls longer if they’re stored in the refrigerator. Keep for up to 2 weeks.

Soft ‘n delicious vegan energy balls made with 3 simple, healthy ingredients. 

Vegan Energy Balls: just 3 ingredients for easy vegan energy balls that are soft, satisfying and delicious. Made with healthy, simple ingredients. #Vegan #EnergyBalls #NoBake #EnergyBites | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Thanks for stopping by and sharing in a few sweet kitchen moments with me. I can’t wait to hear what you think of today’s recipe. Leave a comment below—I love hearing from you! Looking forward to our next tasty adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Vegan Energy Balls: just 3 ingredients for easy vegan energy balls that are soft, satisfying and delicious. Made with healthy, simple ingredients. #Vegan #EnergyBalls #NoBake #EnergyBites | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

3 Ingredient Vegan Energy Balls


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 13-17 balls 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Vegan Energy Balls: just 3 ingredients for easy vegan energy balls that are soft, satisfying and delicious. Made with healthy, simple ingredients.


Ingredients

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Energy Balls

  • 6 Medjool dates, pitted (heaping ½ cup, packed)*
  • ½ cup unsalted, natural nut butter (I used almond butter)
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted nuts, divided (I used unsalted, roasted pecan halves)

Optional

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Add dates and nut butter to a food processor. Blend until you get a somewhat cohesive, sticky and crumbly mixture, like chunks of wet sand. This will take about a minute. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
  2. Add in 1 cup nuts, vanilla and salt. Blend until the nuts are fully-incorporated and you get a soft, crumbly mixture. It’s ready when you can pinch the mixture between your fingers and it holds together.
  3. Add in remaining ½ cup nuts. Pulse just a few times until incorporated and nuts are chopped, with medium-small pieces still visible.
  4. Pour this mixture into a medium bowl. Press down on the mixture until it’s tightly-packed and resembles dough.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your hands. Roll and press into balls. I made 15 bites. Enjoy! Storing notes below.

Simple ‘n Easy Energy Balls

  • 3 Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Balls (Low Carb)
  • Healthy Almond Butter Chocolate Balls
  • 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls (No Bake)

Equipment

Medjool Dates

Medjool Dates

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My Favorite Food Processor

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Unsalted Natural Creamy Almond Butter

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Notes

What Food Processor do I use? My go-to food processor for nearly every recipe can be found here. This guy works for everything from making nut butter to homemade ice cream, no bake recipes and more.

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

Refrigerator Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Blend
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegan energy balls

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  1. Krystle= says

    September 8, 2021

    The texture of these is perfect. Easy to make and perfect for a post workout snack.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      Totally easy! I love them pre- or post-workout, too. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    September 8, 2021

    This is a really nice snack! My kids loved it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      So glad to hear it Sandra!

      Reply
  3. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says

    September 8, 2021

    These Vegan Energy Balls sound delicious! Dangerously good…

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      Exactly! 😉

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    September 8, 2021

    Oh wow! My hubby is going to be all over these energy balls! I love that they are made with all natural ingredients and vegan! So excited to try these!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      Exactly! I know he’s really gonna love them! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Allyson Zea says

    September 8, 2021

    I shared this recipe at my zumba class and everyone loved it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      Okay, that must have been the best Zumba class ever! 😂

      Reply
  6. Catalina says

    September 8, 2021

    This energy ball is the best treat ever! I need to make them more often!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      Yay! So happy to hear you’re enjoying them!

      Reply
  7. Heidi C. says

    September 5, 2021

    Howdy,
    I’ve really sloughed off with cooking/baking things from scratch, but this one caught my eye and I’m going to try really hard to follow through. I need to dust off my cooking brain, shake it up and just go for it!!!! Thank you for the inspiration.

    How are you guys doing, did you get effected by the recent heavy storm? Out here in Northern California we’ve been dealing with smoke from the fires. Now not only do we wear out masks for Covid, but also for smoke particles.

    I hope you guys are having a nice last few weeks of summer. 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      Hi Heidi! I totally feel you on that mental resistance in re cooking/baking/etc. Start with something really, really easy (like this recipe heehee) or even something like adding a few fancy ingredients to your morning drink and that’ll getting the engines going. 😉 We’re doing really well; thank you for asking! As you might’ve guessed… we’ve moved (hint hint)!! No storm here… I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been dealing with all of that smoke. Sending you good vibes for the end of the summer & a great start to the fall. 🙂

      Reply

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