Birthday Cake Energy Balls
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These Birthday Cake Energy Balls made with Vanilla Shakeology are incredibly easy to “bake” — all you have to do is toss seven ingredients into a food processor, blend them together, and you’re basically done.
There’s no oven time required, so if you’re one of those raw cookie dough eaters, then this is definitely the dessert for you.
(Psst — the sprinkles are just for decoration.)
These little nuggets of deliciousness are loaded with healthy vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and super yummy.
A quick rundown on their nutritional benefits: A single serving (½ cup, cooked) of rolled oats (not quick-cooking oats) contains 8 percent of your daily recommendation for fiber and 6 percent for iron.
Medjool dates are a rich source of key vitamins and minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B6.
Almonds and almond butter are good sources of vitamin E, which can help fight and prevent cell damage with its antioxidant properties.
A quarter cup of these powerful little nuts has more than seven grams of protein, which will keep you feeling full — and full of energy.
A banana adds natural sweetness and even more potassium, which your body needs to help it perform essential functions. Finish it all off with a splash of pure vanilla extract and Vanilla Shakeology.
These Birthday Cake Energy Balls are the perfect pick-me-up for that afternoon slump or when you’re feeling a little peckish.
Or make a big batch and you’ve got a healthy snack stash to take on the road or to the gym.
Birthday Cake Energy Balls
These no-bake birthday cake energy balls are an easy, quick snack!
Ingredients
- 1½ scoops Vanilla Shakeology
- 1¼ cups dry rolled oats
- ⅓ cup all-natural smooth almond butter
- 4 Medjool dates, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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Combine Shakeology, oats, almond butter, and dates in food processor; pulse until dates are incorporated.
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Add almonds, banana, and extract; pulse until just blended.
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Roll into sixteen balls, about 1-inch in diameter each.
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Serve immediately, or store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
Container Equivalents
½ Purple
½ Yellow
1 tsp.
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Enjoy as an occasional treat. Be sure to track it.
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