picture of Almond balls These Almond Raisin Fruit Balls are a blissful, wholesome snack: chewy, nutty, naturally sweet, and satisfying. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and quick energy, they’re perfect for lunchboxes, post-workout bites, or elegant platters—deliciously simple and irresistibly convenient. Anytime snacking goodness.

 
 

Almond Raisin Fruit Balls

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Soak Time: 10 minutes (optional)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: about 16 balls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • ¾ cup raisins (golden or regular)
  • 6 soft Medjool dates, pitted
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • Zest of ½ orange (optional)
  • 1–2 tsp water, as needed
  • For rolling: unsweetened shredded coconut, cacao powder, or extra finely chopped almonds

Instructions

  • If your raisins are dry, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
  • In a food processor, pulse almonds until they’re a coarse meal—avoid turning them into butter.
  • Add oats, flax or chia, salt, and optional orange zest; pulse to combine.
  • Add raisins, dates, and vanilla; process until the mixture clumps when pressed. If crumbly, drizzle in water a teaspoon at a time, pulsing briefly.
  • Scoop tablespoon portions, squeeze to compact, then roll between palms to form smooth balls.
  • Roll each ball in coconut, cacao, or chopped almonds for a tidy finish.
  • Chill 20 minutes to set. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for 2 months.

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  • For nut-free: swap almonds with toasted sunflower seeds and use seed butter to help bind.
  • Flavor twists: add ½ tsp cinnamon, a pinch of cardamom, or a spoon of cocoa for “brownie” bites.
  • Protein bump: pulse in 1–2 tbsp neutral protein powder and a splash more water.
  • Texture control: longer processing makes chewier, smoother balls; shorter keeps nutty crunch.
  • Serving ideas: pair with Greek yogurt, crumble over oatmeal, or pack for pre-/post-workout fuel.

Why They’re Great

Naturally sweetened with fruit, balanced with healthy fats and fiber, these no-bake bites deliver sustained energy without the crash. Minimal dishes, zero oven time, endlessly customizable, and they look polished on a platter—perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or elegant snacking.

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