Unbaked Oaty Energy Balls

This recipe is one of those simple little treasures that brings joy to the whole family. I love making a batch in the afternoon — the kind of snack that feels like a treat but is still deeply nourishing. They only take about ten minutes to mix and ten minutes to roll, which makes them the perfect go-to when you want something wholesome without fuss.

A few tips I’ve learned along the way: keep your nut butter and coconut oil at room temperature — it makes the rolling smooth and easy (and keeps sticky fingers to a minimum if little hands are helping you in the kitchen!).

From an Ayurvedic perspective, these energy balls are a beautiful example of food as medicine. Using uncooked oats keeps them more alkalizing, light, and easy to digest compared to cooked oats. The orange peel adds a burst of flavour while gently supporting fat metabolism. And the sweetness comes from honey — the ideal sweetener for Kapha types, as it’s both satisfying and balancing.

So whether you’re packing them into a lunchbox, enjoying them with your afternoon tea, or sharing them after yoga, these little balls are grounding, energising, and just the right amount of sweet.