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These energy balls are for that time of day when you need a pick-me-up - and you need it now. Keep them in a desk drawer, gym bag, or coat pocket for whenever energy dips.
Naturally sweetened and packed with fibre and healthy fats, one ball is usually enough to take the edge off, whether you’re tired, distracted, or between meals.
Choose your coating: coconut for a sweeter, softer bite, sesame for a nutty, savoury twist, or leave them plain if you prefer. Simple, satisfying, and ready in minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Version | Calories | Fat | Sat fat | Carbs | Sugars | Fibre | Protein | Salt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 85 kcal | 5.5g | 1.3 g | 4.6 g | 3.6 g | 3.0 g | 2.7 g | 0.03 g |
| Sesame | 88 kcal | 5.8 g | 0.8 g | 4.5 g | 3.5 g | 3.1 g | 3.0 g | 0.03 g |
Ingredients:
The base
30g sunflower seeds
20g chia seeds
10g psyllium husks (or swap for 15g whole oats)
50g whole almonds, skin on
70g ready-to-eat dried apricots
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 level tbsp quality cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tbsp honey
1 tbsp crunchy or smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp water
To finish
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
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The base
30g sunflower seeds
20g chia seeds
10g psyllium husks (or swap for 15g whole oats)
50g whole almonds, skin on
70g ready-to-eat dried apricots
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 level tbsp quality cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tbsp honey
1 tbsp crunchy or smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp water
To finish
2 tbsp sesame seeds
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Recipe (makes 12 balls)
Add all ingredients except the coconut or sesame seeds to a food processor.
Blend for a couple of minutes until you have a slightly chunky, sticky mixture — it should hold together when pressed, but not be completely smooth.
Tip the mixture onto a clean surface and roll into a sausage shape. Cut into 12 even pieces (around 17–21g each), then roll into balls.
Place the coconut and sesame seeds on separate plates. Roll each ball in your chosen coating, or leave plain if you prefer.
Store in an airtight container. They’ll keep happily for up to two weeks.
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