Theyre quick to make and easy to customize.

They take about an hour to firm up in the fridge.

These energy bites last about 2 weeks in the fridge (if they don’t get eaten up first!

Overhead view of 5-ingredient energy balls in a clear glass bowl on marble counter

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Theyre filling enough for that weird mealtime between school pick-up and soccer practice.

I make a batch almost every week, riffing on the ingredients and flavors to keep things interesting.

Use a spatula or wooden spoon to combine well.

Overhead view of a large clear glass mixing bowl with ingredients for energy balls before mixing

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Roll to form a solid ball.

Chill for 1 hour to firm and then move to an airtight container for longer-term storage.

These energy balls can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Overhead view of a clear glass bowl of fourteen energy balls on a marble counter

Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn

Serve frozen or thaw in the fridge first.

Here are a few ideas to try: