If you want some extra help in achieving your fibre goals, try these High Fibre Energy Balls. They have 5g of fibre per ball and are a delicious way to help you reach your fibre target.
They’re chewy, chocolatey, naturally sweet and packed with fibre-rich ingredients like prunes, almonds and flaxseed. Perfect as a lunchbox treat or a post-gym snack. Best of all, they’re quick to prepare and keep well in the fridge or freezer.
Nutritional highlights:
✔️ Fibre-rich from flax, prunes and dates
✔️ Plant protein from almonds and hemp seeds
✔️ Antioxidants from cacao powder
✔️ Naturally sweet without refined sugar
Why is fibre so important?
Fibre is one of the most overlooked nutrients in our diets, yet it plays a huge role in keeping us healthy. In the UK, adults are recommended to eat 30g of fibre per day, but most people only manage about 18g.
Getting enough fibre supports:
- Digestive health: it keeps your gut working smoothly and helps prevent constipation.
- Steady energy: fibre slows the release of sugars into the bloodstream, avoiding energy spikes and crashes.
- Heart health: a high-fibre diet has been linked with lower cholesterol levels and reduced risk of heart disease.
- Long-term wellbeing: studies show fibre-rich diets can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and support a healthy weight.
Recipes like these High Fibre Energy Balls are a simple, tasty way to boost your daily intake and help reach your fibre goal.
What ingredients do you need to make High Fibre Energy Balls?
- Raw, unsalted almonds
- Medjool dates
- Prunes
- Ground flaxseed
- Shelled hemp seeds
- Cacao powder
- Vanilla bean paste
What are some of the nutritional benefits of the main ingredients?
Almonds
Rich in vitamin E, healthy fats, protein and fibre. Almonds provide 12g of fibre per 100g.
Dates
Naturally sweet and sticky, dates are a great binder. They’re high potassium and antioxidants and provide 7g of fibre per 100g.
Prunes
One of the best fruits for digestive health, prunes are loaded with soluble fibre and natural sweetness. They provide 8.8g of fibre per 100g.
Flaxseed
A great source of soluble fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, flax provides 27g of fibre per 100g.
Hemp seeds
Nutty-tasting and rich in protein, healthy fats and essential minerals. They provide 6g of fibre per 100g.
Cacao powder
Unprocessed and full of minerals like magnesium and iron, it provides a whopping 33g of fibre per 100g.
Storage and Shelf Life
These High Fibre Energy Balls can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Keep them in an airtight container.
They also freeze well. Store for up to 3 months and defrost for about 20 minutes before eating.
Recipe Tips
Texture: If the mixture is too dry, add 1–2 tsp of water.
Flavour: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for variation.
Toppings: Drizzle in dark chocolate and add some chopped nuts. Alternatively, roll in cacao powder.
Nut swap: Almonds are the nut with the highest fibre content. However, pistachios or hazelnuts are also high in fibre and can be replaced, if preferred.
If you enjoyed these high fibre energy balls, why not try:
High Fibre Energy Balls
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup soft medjool dates (about 125g)
- 1 cup prunes (160g)
- 1 cup raw, unsalted almonds (140g)
- 4 tbsp ground flax
- 2 tbsp shelled hemp seeds
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Optional toppings:
- A drizzle of dark chocolate and some extra chopped nuts
Instructions
- Pit the dates and add them to a food processor with the prunes, almonds, flax, hemp seeds, cacao powder and vanilla bean paste.
- Blend until smooth. This might take a few minutes. If it doesn’t come together, add 1- 2 tbsp of water (it will depend on how soft your dates and prunes are). Keep blending until soft and sticky.
- Roll the mixture into 12 balls and refrigerate to firm up.
- Optional step: drizzle over melted dark chocolate and a few chopped almonds.
Notes
- Keep them in the fridge and they’ll last for about a week.
- They freeze well too.
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