Soft and nutrient-packed, these spirulina energy balls are a great way to kick a slump! Naturally sweetened with dates and dried fruit, and paired with collagen powder for fuel, these no-bake protein balls will be your new go-to snack.
Boost your energy and your immune system with these gluten-free spirulina balls!
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I can tell you that a diet rich in whole foods is the "magic fix" most people are looking for (though here are a few good tips on how to boost your energy naturally).
But for those times when you need a quick fix, grabbing one of these energy balls is a sure fire way to give you a boost!
Why You'll Love These Energy Balls
- Dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, whole30 approves
- Easy to whip up
- School safe (nut-free)
- Immune boosting
- Funky color so a hit with kids
Ingredients You'll Need
Dates: this is what naturally sweetens the spirulina energy balls! A natural sugar that also has a ton of fiber. Soak your dates in warm water for twenty minutes so that they blend better. This is also the secret to omega 3 brownie bites.
Shredded coconut: make sure to use unsweetened coconut to avoid added sugars. The finely shredded stuff works best as larger coconut flakes make it so that the balls don't hold together as well.
Hemp hearts: a dose of omega-three fats and of those a ton of them are omega threes! Plus, these little seeds have a good amount of plant-based protein.
Coconut flour: this helps absorb the liquid in the balls so that they hold together.
Collagen powder: this powder is a protein powerhouse and helps boost the immune system as well. Learn more about the difference between collagen powder and bone broth.
Greens powder: both spirulina powder and chlorella powder work for this recipe and both are loaded with amazing, energy-boosting properties.
How To Make Spirulina Energy Balls
- In a food processor, blend the dates until a paste forms.
- Place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add in the date paste and mix until combined. Slowly add the date water and mix until sticky.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls.
- Place the balls on the parchment paper and place them into the freezer for thirty minutes.
Important Teaching Tips
These superfood energy balls can be stored in the fridge or the freezer. One of the things I love most about homemade energy balls is that dates don't fully freeze! Thus, you can actually grab one of the balls right out of the freezer and pop it into your mouth.
Though dates are used as the base, figs work just as well!
Make sure to soak the dates to make it easier on your food processor and so that they come out smooth.
Grease your hands with coconut oil to roll the balls as they are quite sticky. This prevents the spirulina balls from sticking to your hands and help them hold together.
Both blue and green spirulina can be used.
Learn more about the ins and outs, and crucial tips to making homemade energy balls.
Crucial Prodcuts
Spriulina is part of the algae family and I can't say enough about it!
This algae is potent and helps with your immune system, production of white blood cells, and more.
Learn more about algae and the best way to work it into your diet.
Though these balls are technically spirulina balls, I actually like mixing and matching spirulina and chlorella.
You can grab both collagen powder as well as chlorella powder from Perfect Supplements. This is one of the brands I trust most when it comes to superfoods because they have such high standards for quality.
Use code mamabear10 and save yourself some money too 😉
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten-Free Spirulina Balls
Dates are a natural sugar source and normally used as the base in homemade energy balls. If you need to omit them, dried figs work in a similar way. Make sure to soak them first so that they're easier to blend in the food processor.
The superfood energy balls are definitely sweet thanks to the dates, coconut, and blueberries. However they do have a hint of green powder flavor in them. So sweet, but not potently sweet.
Other Gluten-Free Recipes You'll love
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- Chocolate coconut energy balls
- Chocolate Chia Seed Protein Balls
- Banana cinnamon energy balls
- Protein bars topped in chocolate
- Chocolate fudge protein balls
- Energizing protein bar
- No-bake bounce balls
- Cookie dough balls
- Salted caramel protein fluff
- Meal planning made easy
- Easy, no-bake vanilla protein bar
- High protein snack recipes
Spirulina Energy Balls (dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free)
Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates soaked in warm water for 20 minutes
- ¼ cup collagen
- 1 teaspoon spirulina powder or chlorella
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ⅛ cup Shredded Coconut unsweetened
- ⅛ cup Hemp Hearts
- 2 tbs water use the water from soaking the dates
- ⅓ cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Soak the dates in warm water to make them easier to blend.
- In a powerful blender, blend the dates until a paste forms.
- Place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add in the date paste and (using your muscles!) mix until combined. Add in the date water. You should have a sticky mess.
- Roll some coconut oil onto your hands (to prevent sticking) and line a tray with parchment paper.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls (about 12-14)
- Place the balls on the parchment paper and place into the freezer for thirty minutes.
- When ready to eat, you can grab them right out of the freezer or let them thaw for a first minutes first.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
Spirulina energy balls are a great way to boost your nutrient intake while kicking your energy up a notch.
Loaded with healthy fats these no-bake, nut-free energy balls make a fueling snack for both moms and kids.
Shelby S says
This is such a tasty way to get in extra nutrients! Dates make them sweet enough to hide the flavor.
Tessa Simpson says
I am in LOVE with all the goodies you managed to get in there! Will definitely try these with my kiddos! Thanks!
fitasamamabear says
I like to cram as much as possible into them haha
Cathy says
I had no idea that cacao has more calcium than cow's milk. That's a great piece of information!
fitasamamabear says
I learned that a few years ago from a holistic nutritionist and was sold for life haha best knowledge bomb ever 😀
Raia Todd says
These sound AMAZING. Though I'd have to sub the oats for something... maybe a little almond flour? Definitely pinning for later. 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Almond flour works! Any nut flour. Coconut would work too just remember it absorbs like crazy 😉 Just tweak the ration to get a texture you like, I have a feeling you may need to sub more nut flour than oats to get it to bind 🙂
Teresa says
I'm always looking for healthy snack ideas so I'll have to give these a try. I like that you try to add different superfoods by disguising their taste with the other ingredients. Great for picky eaters, like my husband!
fitasamamabear says
Haha yea, I don't think anyone really wants a snack to taste like chlorella 😉 I definitely try to hide it for my daughters... I wish my hubby would even TRY them. Drives me bonkers!
Van Cast says
Great recipe, I have pinned it! ♥
fitasamamabear says
Thanks millions! I so appreciate it 🙂
Daniela says
My kids love energy balls and I always try to have them on hand whenever possible. Such a great alternative to junk food.
fitasamamabear says
Yours too eh? Amazing! Mine calls them her "timbits" haha I love that they can be made so healthy- perfect for park snacks!
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says
Love making no-bake goodies like these and adding any number of nutrient dense elements to make them super-charged!
I have made similar for many years with addition of herbs to help my clients. I have never seen this version of stevia so must check that out!
Thanks for sharing. They look scrumptious!!
fitasamamabear says
I never even thought to add herbs- that's so smart! We live off of no bake lol