If you're looking for a quick, simple, healthy and delicious no-bake treat, look no further. These no-bake chocolate almond balls are a breeze to make, keep in the fridge for a week, and call for only 4 ingredients. This is the snack that will curb your sweet tooth and fill you up when you're feeling a bit peckish.

Energy balls are the ultimate snack for anyone who wants to eat healthy, has little to no time to cook, is always hungry, and has a little bit of a sweet tooth. Making no-bake balls can hardly count as cooking (it's more like having some fun with play-dough), plus they will last for more than a week (hello meal-prep), are easily portable (snack whenever you want), and actually delicious.

These chocolate almond energy balls are:

Vegan friendly
Gluten free
Free from refined sugar
Raw
4 ingredients
Easy to make

How to Make No-Bake Almond Balls

These no-bake balls call for 4 essential ingredients:

Dates
Cocoa powder
Ground almonds
Vanilla

And a few more optional toppings to roll the balls in:

Shredded coconut
Chopped almonds
Cocoa
Cacao nibs

Making them is as easy as you would expect. Simply blend all ingredients until you get a fine paste, then form balls.

Roll the balls in your favourite toppings.

Leave the balls to chill and firm up for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Profile of Chocolate Almond Balls

Energy balls are high in healthy fats and, obviously, energy aka calories. One of these chocolate almond balls has:

52 calories
3g fat
1g protein
6g carbs

Different No-Bake Treat?

Are you a fan of raw treats, energy balls and no-bake cookies, but would prefer a different flavour combo? If you're a fan of cashews and cocoa, check out these Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls. And if you can't resist the taste of walnuts, give these 4-Ingredient Energy Balls a try.

Personally, I'm a huge fan of no-bake cookies, and if you share my enthusiasm, make sure to try these Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies.