Spiced Chai Energy Balls

Citrus Free, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Meal Prep, Mediterranean, Paleo, Pescatarian, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

203 Calories | 4g Protein | 30g Carbs | 9g Fat | 3g Fiber

15 minutes | 7 servings

These spiced chai energy balls taste like your favorite cozy latte rolled into a perfectly portable bite. They're warm, spiced, and naturally sweetened with dates instead of refined sugar.

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Why You'll Love This

No baking, no complicated steps, and you can make a full batch in the time it takes to brew that second cup of coffee. It’s the perfect treat, the perfect breakfast, the perfect grab & go snack. Make a double or even a triple batch and your set for all three for the week.

The Nutrition Profile

Each serving (two energy balls) delivers around 200 calories with a satisfying balance of healthy fats from cashews and natural energy from dates. You're getting about 4g of protein and 3g of fiber per serving, which work together to keep your blood sugar stable.

These little powerhouses also bring magnesium, potassium, and other vitamins and minerals to the table. As we age, our magnesium needs tend to increase while our bodies sometimes have a harder time absorbing it. The dates are also doing double duty providing sweetness while also packed with fiber and antioxidants.

The warming spices taste incredible, bring a cozy vibe, and make your kitchen smell like the world's best chai shop.

The Ingredient List

You only need seven simple ingredients for these energy balls, and chances are you already have most of them in your pantry.

Raw cashews are the base (you can find them in the bulk section or baking aisle), and pitted dates provide natural sweetness and help everything stick together. Medjool dates work the best here, but Deglet Noor dates are fine too.

The spice blend is what makes this special: cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and a pinch of sea salt. If you're missing one of the spices, don't stress. You can adjust the ratios or leave one out entirely. Want it spicier? Add more ginger. Prefer it sweeter and milder? Go heavy on the cinnamon and light on the cloves.

If tree nuts are an issue for you, sunflower seed butter or tahini can work as substitutes, though the texture will be different. The dates are doing most of the binding work here, so you have some flexibility.

The Practical Stuff

These energy balls store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or you can freeze them for up to three months. As I mentioned above, making a double or even triple batch isn’t gonna add that much time but future you will thank you when you need a quick snack and don't have the bandwidth to make something from scratch or the GI fortitude to handle processed snacks from the grocery.

You'll need a food processor to blend everything into a sticky, cohesive mixture. A high-powered blender might work in a pinch, but a food processor makes this much easier. No other special equipment required.

The whole process takes about 15 minutes from start to finish, and most of that is just letting the food processor do its thing while you clean up.

The Method

This couldn't be simpler. Add all your ingredients (dates, cashews, cinnamon, ground ginger, cardamom, sea salt, and ground cloves) into your food processor. Blend on high for two to three minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.

You want the mixture to be sticky and hold together when you pinch it. If it's too dry and crumbly, add one more date. If it's too wet, add a few more cashews.

Once the mixture holds together, use a teaspoon or a one-inch cookie scoop to portion it out. Roll each portion between your palms to form neat little balls. If the mixture is sticking to your hands, lightly wet your palms with water or a tiny bit of coconut oil.

That's it. No baking, no cooking, no waiting around for things to set. Make them, store them, grab them when you need them. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

Why This Works

These spiced chai energy balls are naturally sweet, warmly spiced, and oh so satisfying. They're quick enough to make when energy is low, they store beautifully for grab-and-go snacking, and they give you steady fuel without the crash. Real food, real fast, and a lifesaver for busy days.

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