These Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Energy Balls are a perfect afternoon pick me up! They’re packed with protein + healthy fats for a fun, nutritious snack!
I’m super uber lethargic today. I perked up a bit once I had my afternoon latte and went live on Instagram. Buut, as soon as I came down off that caffeine high, I started getting achy and tired and sore. Man, I’m so whiny.
I might be getting sick. There’s something going around this little house thats making other members of my family similarly whiny. I won’t name names. But, today at my workout class we did a 20 second “three point stance” where you’re supposed to run as fast as you can (in place) and I felt like I was moving in slow motion.
Like I was wearing cement sneakers.
Anywho, I’ve been snacking like crazy. I mentioned it a bit in my last post, but I’ve been craving all the salty, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory… ok everything. I’m just on a snack kick and it’s all I think about. Snacking, what’s my next snack, what do we have in to snack on?
I was doing an Instagram live last week and someone asked me to make an energy ball recipe and put it on the blog. I thought to myself, “that’s easy enough” and made some almost immediately after.
These little energy balls are the perfect snack to breathe life into your afternoon. I love prepping some on Sunday for the week ahead and just storing them in my stasher bags in the fridge.
A lot of energy balls taste like dates or are overly dry from protein powders. I rely on nuts for healthy fats and protein, plus along with the seeds, they make for a great texture.
Well, let’s get into it because let’s face it. You came here for the goods.
Add the almond butter, agave nectar, chia seeds, hemp hearts, almond flour to your food processor. Process for about 30 seconds until it’s combined.
Add the nuts and mini chips. process again for about 10 seconds until combined and the nuts are chopped to your desired consistency.
Roll into balls and then store in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them!
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These Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Energy Balls are a perfect afternoon pick me up! They’re packed with protein + healthy fats for a fun, nutritious snack!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup pecans (almonds or hazelnuts work too)
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the almond butter, agave nectar, chia seeds, hemp hearts, almond flour to your food processor.
- Process for about 30 seconds until it’s combined.
- Add the nuts and mini chips. process again for about 10 seconds until combined and the nuts are chopped to your desired consistency.
- Roll into balls and then store in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them!
Enjoy!! xo
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In my apartment room, I am literally the ONLY roommate who has not gotten sick yet. I really do not want to jinx anything, because I have gotten little bouts of uncontrollable sneezing or slightly sore throats! But anyhow, yesterday I was snacking NON-stop! Stuffed peanut butter dates are so delicious, I can’t help it! If I make these energy balls, oh goodness, I’d probably eat the ENTIRE batch in one sitting!
I’ve made many energy balls and this is one of the best! Thank you so much for the recipe! 🙂
(I omitted agave and it was still delicious.)
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Yay! I love hearing that!! I’m so happy you liked them! xo
YES. Thank you!!! I feel like I’ve been looking for this recipe since I went Paleo 7 years ago! I ended up using good maple syrup in place of the agave, and Trader Joe’s Super Seed blend since those are the ingredients I had on hand. Also, the consistency came out similar to a Lara Bar, because frankly it’s been a long day and I didn’t feel like washing the food processor. 😛 It’s perfect for me! Not too sweet, crunchy and really delicious, and took care of my desire for something sweet instantly. I’m so happy you posted this!!!!
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Yay!! I’m so happy you liked them!! They’re so easy and delish! Thanks so much for your comment – it put the biggest smile on my face!! xo
I made this recipe and subbed a few things based on what I had in my own cabinet- AMAZING! So much flavor and 2/3 (depending on hunger) filled me up for awhile. This recipe is a must.
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Ah I agree!! They’re the perfect snack to keep you full until the next meal! I’m so happy you liked them!! xo
Hey! I have everything but the hemp hearts in my pantry. Suggestions for a substitute? Thank you 😁
Hi Jess! You can sub in any chopped nut or seed that you have in, or you can just leave them out and they’ll still taste delish!! enjoy!! xo
Could I substitute ground flax seed for the hemp hearts?
Hi Ilana,
Yep! That would totally work! Enjoy!! xo
I love this recipe! I have made a few different variations, switching out the pecans for hazelnuts and the almond butter for peanut butter. Always turns out delicious!
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Yay!! I love how energy balls are so easy to swap ingredients in and out and little changes can give it a whole new vibe. I’m so happy you love them!! xo