Description
These Fig Energy Balls are naturally sweet, chewy, and nutrient-packed. Made with dried figs, dates, apricots, oats, walnuts, and nut butter, they’re the perfect wholesome snack to keep you energized throughout the day. Easy to make, no-bake, and customizable with your favorite add-ins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g dried figs
- 60 g dried dates
- 60 g dried apricots
- 60 g porridge oats
- 60 g walnuts, chopped
- 3 tbsp nut or seed butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
Optional Add-Ons:
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Measure out dried figs, dates, apricots, oats, walnuts, and nut butter.
- Process: Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the mixture has a coarse, dough-like texture. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Portion: Scoop out about 1 tbsp of the mixture (around 36 g) for each ball.
- Roll: Roll into balls with your hands and place into a sealed storage container.
- Repeat: Continue until you’ve rolled about 12 balls in total.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Substitutions: Prunes or raisins for figs, dried mango or cranberries for apricots, any nut for walnuts.
- Sweeter version: Replace dates with a touch of honey or maple syrup (reduce nut butter slightly).
- Texture tip: If the mixture feels too dry, add 1–2 tsp of water or extra nut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Food Processor
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (36 g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig energy balls, healthy snacks, no bake energy bites, fig date balls, dried fruit energy balls