3 Savory Energy Ball Recipes for On the Go Snacking

Who said Energy Bites had to be sweet? These 3 Savory Energy Ball Ideas are Gluten-Free, Vegan, and perfect for On-The-Go Snacking!

Believe it or not I actually prefer savory foods to sweet – snacks included! However, I find it hard to find healthy bites that aren’t just veggies, rice cakes and hummus.

So one day when I thought of creating a Savory Energy Ball, I knew this was an idea I had to actualize!

Energy Balls (also known as Bliss Balls) are typically a sweet treat made from dried fruits and nuts. I still kept the nuts in this recipe, but swapped the fruit for white beans! This may sound strange but it’s actually a perfect savory sub – the beans help to keep the balls moist and bind everything together. Plus, they add some extra fiber and plant based protein.

Throw in a little oat flour (or any flour of your choice) to help bind everything together, and you have yourself a tasty, healthy, and savory treat.

Because this recipe is pretty simple, I came up with three different flavor variations for you all! You can certainly experiment on your own and come up with other savory creations, but I thought these were good starting points.

We have some Pizza Flavored Bites…

Some Curry Bites…

And last but not least, some Garlic & Herb Bites… 

All in all, these tasty treats are perfect for packing into lunch boxes or as a quick on-the-go snack! I could even see them being great on top of a salad or stuffed inside a wrap.

If you’d like to see a video of me talking you through the ball-making process, feel free to watch below:

A Few Final Thoughts:

• These Balls are perfect for meal prep! They’ll last up to a week in the fridge, or even longer if you store them in the freezer and thaw as desired.
• I used a different nut for each recipe, but in reality you can use any nut combination of your choice. Just add the appropriate amounts of beans and desired seasoning, as stated in the recipe below.
• Oat flour can be substituted with any flour you have on hand! I think these would work well with Buckwheat or Brown Rice Flour especially.

Finally, if you make any of these Energy Balls and post a photo on Instagram, be sure to tag me @frommybowl + #frommybowl so I can see your tasty remake! 🙂

Savory Bliss Balls

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• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 10 balls 1x

Ingredients

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For the Pizza Balls:

• 1/2 cup Almonds
• 1/2 cup White Beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp Oats, ground into flour
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• Pinch of Salt

For the Curry Balls:

• 1/2 cup Cashews
• 1/2 cup White Beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp Oats, ground into flour
• 1/2 tsp Curry Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• Pinch of Salt

For the Garlic & Herb Balls:

• 1/4 cup Tahini
• 1/2 cup White Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup Oats, ground into flour
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions

Assemble all Bliss Balls as follows:

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until well-incorporated.
2. Wet your fingers slightly (this prevents the dough from sticking) and use a 1/2 tbsp measure to scoop out the ball “dough” and roll it into spheres. Each recipe will create between 10 and 12 balls.
3. Store your Bliss Balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to two months.

Notes

White Beans may be substituted with Black Beans or Pinto Beans. I would not recommend using Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans in this recipe, as they are not as moist.

Oat Flour may be substituted with any flour of choice.

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