Dry fruit power balls are healthy snacks for every age group. Nowadays, as the world is getting accustomed to fast food, it is important to take care of one’s health. These power balls are heatless recipes made from raw dry fruits. However, we are going to use a blender or more traditionally, a pestle and mortar to bind them. Despite being healthy, these power balls are quite delicious and calorie-friendly. These recipes are quick and also easy to make. Weight watchers and fitness freaks can have this as a munching snack.

I am a total junk food munchie. These days I realised that it would be bad for my health if I kept munching on oily snacks all the time. So, I tried my hand at these dry fruit power balls. Trust me, they have been a life changer. Since dry fruits are high in fibre, they keep me full in between my large meals. These raw power balls are filled with nutritional value and are good for all age groups. However, I recommend eating them in a confined amount as they have a high amount of fibre. These dry fruit snacks are highly recommended for old age people suffering from diabetes.

FAQs about dry fruit power balls

Are dry fruit snacks safe for children?

Yes, you can feed your children power balls. However, be mindful of the quantity.

What are the nutritional values of these snacks?

These power balls are rich in fibre and vitamins. It is highly nutritional.

Can we eat the dry fruit power balls before the gym?

Yes! you can have these power balls before hitting the gym with your pre-workout drink.

Can you make this without a stove?

Yes! these snacks made with raw ingredients. These are really easy to make and can also be made anywhere. You just need the dry fruits and something to bind them together.

How many power balls can we eat in a day?

I would recommend having 4-5 raw dry fruit balls per day as excessive snacking may cause health concerns.

Today, I am going to show you how to make 4 types of raw dry fruit power balls.

Without any further ado, let us dive right into the recipe.

Dry fruit power ball recipe

Ingredients

Fig-Apricot balls

• ½ cup pitted dates
• ½ cup figs (chopped)
• ½ cup dried apricot 
• Honey (to taste )
• ¼ cup almond (roughly chopped)
• ¼ cup walnuts (roughly chopped)

Almond-Melon balls

• ½ cup almonds (roughly chopped)
• ¼ cup melon seeds
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup dates 
• honey (to taste)

Date-Chia seeds balls

•  ½ cup dates
•  ¼ cup almonds 
• ¼ cup dates
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• salt (pinch)

Instructions

Fig-Apricot balls

• Firstly, toast the nuts in microwave on high for about 1 to 2 mins until it turns aromatic.
• Next, take them out and chop them roughly 
• Later, put the chopped dates, figs, apricots, walnuts and also almonds in food processor and grind until they are finely minced.
• Then add honey to bind the ingredients together.
• Later, shape the mixture into small sized balls by using your palms.
• Healthy Fig-Apricot dry fruit power balls are ready to eat.

Almond-Melon balls

• Firstly, toast the almonds, melon and also sunflower seeds in microwave on high for about 1 to 2 mins until it turns aromatic.
• Later, take them out and chop them roughly 
• Next, put the dates into the food processor. Grind until needed.
• Then add honey to bind the ingredients together.
• Later, shape the mixture into small sized balls by using your palms.
• Healthy Almond-Melon dry fruit power balls are ready to eat.

Date-Chia seeds balls

• Firstly, lightly toast the nuts for 5 minutes. Let them cool completely.
• Add dates, nuts, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and also sea salt in a food processor and blend until fine.
• Later, shape the mixture into small sized balls by using your palms. You can also use honey if it is not binding together.
• Healthy Date-Chia dry fruit power balls are ready to eat.

Tips and conclusion

These dry fruit power balls are relatively easy to make however, there are a few things to keep in mind. if you are using roasted dry fruits, you can skip the step of microwaving the dry fruits. If you are looking for a vegan alternative for honey, you can use milk or orange juice to bind the balls together. If you want to add more nutritional value to the power balls, you can also add protein powder in the balls and have it as a pre-gym snack. Please be mindful about the amount of protein you add into these snacks. However, I would recommend adding around one scoop of protein powder for the whole batch of snacks.

Health benefits of Power balls

To mention, the dry fruit power balls are highly nutritious. The dates which we use to make the power balls are loaded with various kinds of antioxidants that help in preventing cell damage. It also helps in promoting heart and eye health. The figs we added into the power balls are loaded with fibre that helps with many digestive-related issues and is an prebiotic. These snacks specifically promote gut health.

The almonds that go into power balls are loaded with fibre, protein and healthy fats hence can be included in a healthy diet for weight loss and fitness. They re rich in anti oxidants which help in reducing oxidative damage. Almonds also help in fighting heart diseases.

Chia seeds these days are becoming a trend. These are superfoods that help with kidney health and inflammation. To know more about superfoods click here!

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