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May 5, 2017 By Julie

Healthy afternoon snacks for the office

Today I want to share with you a delicious, healthy snack recipe of what I like to call “energy balls”. These are my favorite healthy go-to snacks for those afternoons in the office when I feel like something sweet. Or I use them to bribe my kids when they refuse to eat their breakfast. It is packed full of good nutrition.

Healthy Office Snacks

Healthy Office Snacks

When you think of snacks, it’s often easy to automatically think of pre-packaged, off the shelf products. While there are some good options to buy, many off the shelf products are high in refined carbohydrates and lack nutrients.

I prefer to choose natural foods or make my own snacks. These energy balls make a yummy, healthy and filling snack option that’s high in protein, fiber and a source of vitamins and minerals – and you know exactly what’s gone into them.

Healthy snack ingredients

Ingredients of the healthy snack: Just chocolate, dates, almonds and coconut.

Here’s what’s in them and what nutrients they provide:

Dates
If you don’t like dates, don’t be put off this recipe – I promise they don’t at all taste like dates. Dates provide a natural source of sweetness and are also an excellent source of fibre – good for digestion and keeping you feeling full. Dates also contain B vitamins, vitamin C and the minerals selenium, potassium and magnesium.

Rolled oats
Whole grain carbohydrates, oats are a great source of slow release energy. They are also high in fiber and a source of selenium, magnesium, and zinc.

Almonds
Almonds provide healthy fats and protein as well as vitamin E, calcium, riboflavin, and niacin.

Pumpkin Seeds
A good source of zinc which we need for a healthy immune system. They also provide magnesium and iron and are a source of good fats and protein

Coconut
The main reason for coconut in this recipe is it adds a nice flavor but it is also a source of some of the B vitamins.

Dark Chocolate
Chocolate lovers listen up – chocolate is a source of beneficial antioxidants and is associated with some health benefits. Yup, it’s true – read more here.

The honey, vanilla and coconut oil add taste and help keep them stuck together.

So enough about what’s in them and here’s how to make them:

Print Recipe
Chocolate Oat and Nut Energy Balls
Healthy Office Snack
Course Snack
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
balls
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup of dates + boiling water
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 6 pieces of dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Course Snack
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
balls
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup of dates + boiling water
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 6 pieces of dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Healthy Office Snack
Instructions
  1. Soak the dates in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Blend the almonds in a blender until they are cut up into small pieces. Add the remaining ingredients, including the dates. Pulse the ingredients until combined. You may need to stop the blender and push the ingredients down from the sides with a spatula.
  3. Squeeze a spoonful of ingredients together in your hand and push firmly into a ball shape. You can either roll these in coconut or leave as is.
  4. Store in the fridge and enjoy for a delicious, tasty snack.
Recipe Notes

You can add one spoon of almond flour to the mix if you need it a little dryer.

Another great recipe for a healthy snack is here: Fruit & Nut protein bar

Sometimes I make a similar recipe with cashews which is equally delicious. What are your favorite snacks that are also healthy? Share them in the comments below!

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Julie is a mother of two boys who strives to apply wellness principles in her daily life. She is the editor of MammaHealth.com. Outside of writing, creating and editing, Julie enjoys outdoor sports, reading, and traveling.

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