Some things don’t need to be complicated to be effective.
A simple recipe, made once, can quietly support the rest of the week. Something to reach for between meetings, after movement, or when energy dips and time feels short.
Our founder Lucy loves these balls:
“Chocolate Energy Balls, perfect for busy days when something quick, filling and naturally sweet is needed. Kept in the fridge and reached for as an afternoon energy boost.”
These chocolate energy balls fall into that category. Quick to make, easy to store, and designed to keep energy steady rather than spike and crash.
The Recipe
Ingredients
– 200g almonds
– 2 tbsp chia seeds
– 14 pitted dates
– 4 tbsp cocoa powder
– 2 tbsp coconut oil
– 2½ tbsp almond or peanut butter
Method
1. Blend the almonds and chia seeds until they form a fine crumb
2. Add the dates, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and nut butter
3. Blend again until a sticky dough forms
4. Roll into small balls
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour
Store in the fridge and enjoy throughout the week.
If the mixture feels too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons of water.
If too wet, add a little more ground almonds.
How to adapt them
To increase protein:
– Add 1–2 tbsp protein powder
– Add 1 tbsp hemp seeds
– Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
To reduce sweetness:
– Use 10–12 dates instead of 14
– Increase chia or hemp seeds slightly
Small adjustments can shift the balance depending on what the body needs that week.
Why we love them
This recipe isn’t about being low calorie. It’s about being nutrient dense.
Each ingredient plays a role:
Almonds: Provide healthy fats, fibre, and a small amount of protein. They help slow digestion and keep you fuller for longer.
Chia seeds: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and minerals. They support sustained energy release and gut health.
Dates: A natural source of carbohydrates and fibre. They give these their sweetness while offering a more gradual energy release than refined sugar.
Cocoa powder: Adds depth and flavour, along with antioxidants.
Nut butter & coconut oil: Increase satiety and help the mixture bind, while providing longer-lasting energy.
Together, this creates a balance of carbohydrates, fats, fibre, and a small amount of protein. Not designed to be light, but designed to work.
When to have them
Because they are calorie-dense, these are best used intentionally.
– Before a workout for a quick energy lift
– Mid-afternoon when focus starts to drop
– After Pilates, a walk, or light movement
– On busy days when meals are spaced out
Each ball sits at roughly 120–140 calories, making them a small but effective addition rather than something to mindlessly snack on.
A small shift that helps
Not every habit needs to be a big change.
Sometimes it’s having something ready in the fridge that makes the difference between feeling depleted and feeling steady.
Keeping tools visible can help make movement feel easier to return to... whether that’s a few minutes on the mat, a short core session, or simply moving the body between tasks. Pieces like the Amp Flow Mat, wrist weights, weighted pilates balls or core sliders are designed to fit into everyday life, making it easier to build consistency without overthinking it.
Paired with simple fuel like these energy balls, it becomes less about motivation and more about having what is needed, ready to go.