Make-ahead snacks can certainly come in handy during a busy week. You're hungry, but you don't have time to cook or want to make any more messes. You don't want anything from the vending machine at work, but you've long since exhausted your stash of emergency fruit bars. So how do you snack smartly? You make a stash of "energy balls," which are little bites of delicious superfoods, like nut butter, coconut, cocoa nibs, seeds, and more, and you keep them in your drawer, purse, gym bag, or any other spot where your snacking pangs might hit.
While energy bites might taste sweet and decadent, they're actually really good for you. Here are a few low-sugar energy ball recipes to choose from for your snacking needs. Once you learn these basics, let your imagination wander with other stir-ins and combinations.
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No-Bake Energy Bites
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These energy bites don't require baking, and they taste super sweet but are actually low in sugar, with just six grams per serving. Use peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and vanilla for this recipe, but you can swap out for almond butter or darker chocolate, too. Pop them in the freezer, and enjoy them more chilled, because they will taste amazing and hit all those mid-day dessert notes.
These energy bites are great for an on-the-go breakfast, and you can make a big batch at once and save for up to a week in the fridge. Plus, there are healthy fats from flaxseed and chia seeds to boost satiety, so they will keep you full until lunch. And one ball has only eight grams of sugar.
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Pumpkin Almond Joy Bites
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Love pumpkin? You can indulge that craving with these easy, no-bake energy bites that are super low in sugar. (Just one gram per ball.) Made with almond butter and oats blended with winter spices, it's the perfect on-the-go snack to stash in your bag or to keep on hand at the office.
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No Bake Energy Bites
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These energy bites are a bit higher in sugar (15 grams) than some of the others, but each ball is around 200 calories and has a lot of healthy fats, complex carbs, and natural ingredients, making it a way better option than a sugary or carb-filled granola or candy bar. You can add unsweetened shredded coconut if you want more fats and flavor.
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Chocolate Protein Balls
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If you need an energy ball that is heavier in protein to keep you fuller longer, this one is for you. There are 5.8 grams of protein per ball, which is just a gram short of an egg. If you don't want chocolate, you can choose another protein powder flavor, too, like vanilla, peanut butter, or strawberry. Experiment if you like.
With nine grams of sugar, these bites are pretty low sugar considering the natural sweetness from many of the ingredients. Wheat germ provides more fiber, while cinnamon gives it a spicy kick to complement the vanilla and coconut. Plus, it's ready in just 15 minutes. How speedy is that?
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Carrot Cake Energy Bites
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Love carrot cake but hate all the sugar in a slice? This portion-controlled carrot cake energy ball is decidedly healthier and keeps sugar low, with just nine grams a ball. Made with shredded carrots, old-fashioned oats, cinnamon, dates, and nuts, as well as coconut, it's packed with healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and spice.
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Cinnamon Energy Bites
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You almost can't get any lower in sugar than these bites, which only have two grams a serving. And each ball is just 54 calories, so you can totally eat two or three at once. They are great for on-the-go snacking or an easy sweet treat after a meal, and they are even Paleo-friendly. Feel free to swap cashews for a different nut, like almonds, if you like.
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Carrot Cake Freezer Energy Balls
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You'll always have a nutritious, energizing snack on hand with these carrot cake bites. They're made to freeze. Shredded carrots, flax seed meal, and steel-cut oats combine with chopped walnuts, raisins, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, peanut butter, and honey.
Summary. Nutrient-Dense: The oats, peanut butter, coconut, and flaxseed are all nutrient-dense foods that pack a lot of health benefits like protein, fiber, and complex carbs into this tiny package. Versatile: These energy bites make a great on-the-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or to power you through your workout.
Store leftover energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. For nut allergies: In place of the almond or peanut butter, try sunflower seed butter.
Our Peanut Protein Ball is brimming with antioxidant nutrients – vitamin E, copper and manganese. It's also got plenty of niacin, a B vitamin that can help reduce feelings of tiredness and fatigue, meaning you can stay switched on, even when you're running on empty.
These 4-ingredient protein balls have about 128 calories so you should only eat 2 of these as part of a healthy amount of calories and fat. Keep in mind that you need to consider all the foods consumed in a day and keep it within the acceptable range for your height and weight.
Energy Bites are a healthy no-bake snack you will actually look forward to! They're filling, easy to make (no food processor needed!) and stay good for days in the fridge. Energy Bites are convenient and perfect for snacks on-the-go or as a sweet treat in the lunchbox!
If you want sustained maximum energy take an energy ball just before you hit the gym, as the proteins and carbohydrates help build lean muscle, boost energy (as they suggest) and keep your weight in check.
Why Are They Called Energy Balls? To put it simply, they give you energy! Ingredients like peanut butter, flaxseed, and chia seeds are filled with protein and good fats. Old-fashioned oats contain carbohydrates, which are also known to provide energy and stamina.
This cosmic energy ball is an excellent toy to aid the teaching of the principles of electricity and conductivity. By simply touching the energy ball's metal strips (electrodes), the ball becomes a mini light and sound show; it emits a red light and creates a buzzing sound.
Oats: These easy energy bites start with protein-packed rolled oats. Chocolate: Use semisweet, dark, or milk chocolate chips or chunks. Flax seed: Ground flax seeds, full of fiber and protein, pack a nutritious punch. Peanut butter: This recipe calls for crunch peanut butter, but you can use smooth if you prefer.
Because Energy Bites contain caffeine from green tea, it's best to enjoy them earlier in the day, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine. How much caffeine is in Energy Bites? One serving of Energy Bites provides 65 mg of naturally sourced caffeine from green tea.
A group of researchers from Clemson University have tested the theory and found that every bite taken by a man is equal to about 17 calories, while women consume about 11 calories per bite. (With 100 bites, daily caloric intake would total 1,700 for men and 1,100 for women.
Energy bites (some people call them energy balls or protein balls or even bliss balls!) are homemade snacks made from real food that serve as fuel for workouts or competition. Usually they're some combination of nuts or seeds, nut or seed butter, dried fruit and maybe sweetener.
Energy Bites are a healthy no-bake snack you will actually look forward to! They're filling, easy to make (no food processor needed!) and stay good for days in the fridge. Energy Bites are convenient and perfect for snacks on-the-go or as a sweet treat in the lunchbox!
One or two protein bars a day are well within the recommended intake. But remember: the more protein-rich fruit and nut bars you eat, the more calories you're getting – something to bear in mind if you want to stick to a balanced diet.
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