Blueberry-Pecan Energy Balls

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Dried blueberries and pecans team up with cacao nibs for a chocolaty treat any time of day. The cacao is a bit more bitter than chocolate, but the maple syrup helps tame it. Almond butter and chia seeds provide protein to make these bites substantial snacks to fuel your body.

By Katherine Martinelli

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

32 balls

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups dried blueberries
1 ½ cups pecans
6 tablespoons cocoa nibs
6 tablespoons almond butter
3 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Pinch of salt

Directions

Combine blueberries, pecans, cacao nibs, almond butter, chia seeds, maple syrup and salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, 10 to 20 times, then process for about 1 minute, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the mixture is crumbly but can be pressed to form a cohesive ball.
With wet hands (to prevent the mixture from sticking to them), squeeze about 1 tablespoon of the mixture tightly between your hands and roll into a ball. Place in a storage container. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101	Calories
7g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Serving Size 1 ball
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 2g	3%
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 3IU	0%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Folate 3mcg	1%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 23mg	6%
Potassium 51mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Blueberry-Pecan Energy Balls

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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