Home Recipes Snacks The Best Energy Balls The Best Energy Balls Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments By: Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition Preparation 15 min Cooking - Refrigeration 0 min Freezing 0 min 12 balls Piece of cake (easy) Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments Dietary restrictions Categories Snacks Thematics Gifts The Best Energy Balls A Banana Energy Boost We often feel like snacking in the middle of the afternoon because we need some energy. Well, these energy balls are rich in carbohydrates since they contain bananas and dried fruits. They’re the perfect little energy boost! SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Make yourself a lungo or a warm tea to go with your snack! Or even better, an homemade iced coffee! Bonà savoir A snack for extra energy! For a unique twist and extra energy, substitute the chia seeds with instant coffee! Ingredients Metric system Imperial system The best energy balls Banana - ½ ½ To discover! Plain Greek yogurt, drained - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Large oat flakes - ¾ cup 85 g To discover! Dried figs, coarsely chopped - 1 cup 155 g To discover! Chia seeds - 2 tablespoons 30 mL To discover! Sunflower seeds - 2 tablespoons 30 mL To discover! Dark chocolate, grated - 2 tablespoons 30 g To discover! Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon 5 mL To discover! Salt - Une pinch pinch To discover! Macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped - ¼ cup 35 g To discover! Preparation Switch to cook mode The best energy balls Step 1 In a food processor, grind all the ingredients together except the macadamia nuts until you get a slightly lumpy paste. Step 2 Then, add the macadamia nuts and pulse a few more times. Step 3 Make ping-pong-sized balls. Step 4 Keep the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Like it? Share it!