Espresso Hazelnut Energy Balls
A no-bake, high-energy snack featuring hazelnuts, espresso, and dates. Packed with natural sweetness, bold flavor, and zero artificial nonsense.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnuts raw, because roasted ones would take all the credit
- ¾ cup dates pitted, because your teeth deserve better
- 2 tbsp espresso ground, because liquid coffee won’t hold these together
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for that deep chocolate hit
- 1 tbsp almond butter adds richness and binds everything
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional, but why skip it?
- Pinch of salt because contrast makes flavors pop
Instructions
- Toss the hazelnuts into a blender and pulse until finely chopped. Stop before they turn into nut butter.
- Add dates, espresso, cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla, and salt. Blend until the mixture sticks together.
- Scoop out portions and roll them into bite-sized balls. If they’re too sticky, chill for ten minutes.
- Let them set in the fridge for at least 20 minutes—if you can resist.
- Eat, enjoy, and question why you ever bought packaged energy bars.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~105
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 9%
- Iron: 5%
- Potassium: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Vitamin E: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Swap hazelnuts for almonds if you want a crunchier texture.
- Roll them in cocoa powder or crushed hazelnuts for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge—they last a week (if you don’t eat them all first).
- Need more caffeine? Add another tablespoon of espresso.