Jump to recipeThe school year is over, the weather is warm, and summer is finally here. It’s the perfect time to get outside and explore. But these adventures should be fueled by something more than just curiosity. Give this recipe a try: power-packed, bite-sized energy balls made from healthy ingredients and infused with Vitality™ essential oils. These no-bake energy balls are a perfect snack for hiking or camping, and they’re also kid-friendly!
Tangerine Burst Chocolate Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 32 pitted dates
- ½ cup quick oats
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 12 drops Tangerine Vitality™ essential oil
Instructions
- Process dates in a food processor until they form a thick paste.
- Mix in oats, hemp seeds, cocoa powder, coconut flour, and Tangerine Vitality essential oil. The mixture should form a firm dough.
- Using a medium cookie dough scoop, roll dough into bite-sized balls.
- Roll balls in cocoa.
- Store in an airtight container.
Fruit’n’Oats Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 32 apricots
- 1 cup wolfberries
- ½ cup oat flour
- 2 drops Grapefruit Vitality™ essential oil
- ¼ cup quick oats
Instructions
- Process apricots in a food processor until they form a thick paste.
- Chop wolfberries, add to the apricot mixture, and process.
- Mix in oat flour, Grapefruit Vitality essential oil, and oats. The mixture should form a firm dough.
- Using a medium cookie dough scoop, roll into bite-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 32 pitted dates
- ½ cup dried strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup quick oats
- 1 drop Basil Vitality™ essential oil
- 4 drops Lemon Vitality™ essential oil
Instructions
- Process dates and strawberries in a food processor until they form a thick paste.
- Mix in chia seeds, oats, and Vitality oils. The mixture should form a firm dough.
- Using a medium cookie dough scoop, roll into bite-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Hello Lisa! We don't see any problems with the coconut flour, but we haven't tried it in the Tangerine Energy balls. Give it a try and let us know how it goes. As long as they flours feel pre
I just returned from camping 2 days alone, conquering aa fear! My fav staple for camping, quick breakfasts on the go, are muffins, with the YL Einkorn flour, with some of YL's choc. protein drink, & a banana. I added 6 drops of peppermint vitality, though I think 8 would be better next time. Sometimes I have 2 for breakfast, sometimes 1 with a hard-boiled egg. YUM!
thanks for sharing your inspiring story! tackling fears, one step at a time.. like we eat, one bite at a time.
Is there a way to find a nutrition list on these? Cal count, fat content etc?
If I wanted to substitute peppermint for tangerine in the chocolate balls, how many drops would you recommend?
Hey Julie! It is honestly subject to taste, but keep in mind that Peppermint Vitality will be stronger than Tangerine Vitality in its potency of flavor. I would put in 7-8 drops of the Peppermint initially and sample it and go on from three. Let us know how it turns out!
Unsalted nuts with dehydrated cherries and blueberries. This post is inspiring me to add some vitality oils to the mix :)
Oh yes! How about Cinnamon Bark or Nutmeg Vitality...sounds so yummy!
Can you provide the nutritional breakdown of the energy balls? Thank you
Hey Connie. We cannot, but if you look at the ingredients in the recipe, it will give you a good idea of the nutritional breakdown for the energy balls. Thanks!
Do you know how the sugar in 32 dates/apricots compares with using maple syrup or honey? Just wondered since it's so many dates/apricots.
Hello Lynda! We do not have the sugar comparison between the fruit verses honey. We recommend trying it both ways to see which is your preferred taste. Thanks for stopping by!
Are these fresh apricots or dried apricots?
Hello Shannon! You will use dried apricots for this recipe. Thanks for stopping by with your question!