Looking for a nutritious and easy-to-make snack? Enriched with sunflower seeds, coconut, chia seeds, and sunscreen, these Nut Free Energy Balls bring it all together and are the perfect way to fuel your day!
Make a batch on Sunday for easy snacks throughout the week!
Anti-Allergy Energy Bites
These no-bake energy snacks are the perfect snack to keep in the freezer. They’re full of healthy whole ingredients, and of course, healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates.
Sunflower seeds are high in fiber and contain many vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E. Available in whole form and in seed butter form, these energy snacks are a nut-free option to bring to school! Which is perfect because these energy foods are loved by kids and adults alike!
Grab one or two for a bite-sized snack to pack in a lunch box with the kids, or as a healthy after-dinner snack.
materials needed:
Scroll down for the full recipe!
- Sunflower Butter (Sunflower seed butter is nut-free, although virtually any seed or nut butter will work here!)
- unsweetened shredded coconut (can substitute for more linen or omit)
- ground flaxseed
- raw sunflower seeds
- vanilla extract
- chia seeds
- Maple sugar (or honey)
- Optional Additions: Dried Cranberries, Raisins, Chocolate Chips…you name it!
Seed Butter Tip!
Make sure your sunscreen (or any used nut butter!) is fresh and not sticky or drying. Thick or dry nut butters can cause energy balls to not hold together well.
how to make them
This is our favorite part!
No food processor required!
Most energy drinks rely on dates for sweetness and consistency, which means they need to be made in a food processor…but these don’t!
That means to make them, all you have to do is mix the ingredients in a bowl! It really is that simple.
Once the ingredients are fully mixed, roll them into balls, set and store!
Get the kids involved!
The kids love making these! Let them choose add-ons, do some mixing, and even roll! They’ll be thrilled when they see hypoallergenic classroom energy balls in their lunch box!
how to store them
Store energy cubes in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
notes: They’re stable at room temperature, so it’s perfectly safe to take them out of the fridge for a few days if needed, but they’re best stored in the freezer.
freeze:
Store them in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Let sit in the refrigerator overnight to defrost, then serve as desired.
Other energy ball recipes:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut bake
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup sunscreen homemade or store bought
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup A mix of dried cranberries, golden raisins, and dark chocolate chips (this or these are great)
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Combine all ingredients together and mix well.
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Roll it into a ball and let it cool, and put it in the refrigerator to further improve the shape.
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Delete and enjoy!
- Make sure your sunscreen (or any used nut butter!) is fresh and not sticky or drying. Thick or dry nut butters can cause energy balls to not hold together well.
- Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Calories: 175kcalcarbohydrate: 8Gprotein: 4.9Gfat: 14.3GSaturated fat: 3.3Gsodium: 14mgfiber: 4.4Gsugar: 2.2G
