20-Minute Spirulina Energy Balls

May 30, 2018 (Last updated Oct 6, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

Say hello to these delicious and energizing Spirulina Energy Balls! This recipe is made with a food processor (or blender) by blitzing dates, rolled oats, almond butter, coconut flakes, hemp seeds and blue spirulina powder together. It’s an easy no-bake recipe that makes for a great snack that will stick with you – due to the almond butter and hemp seeds, for a filling and satiating treat!

Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae that people dry and take as a nutrient-rich dietary supplement. Most of us use spirulina in smoothies, but it’s a versatile powder than can be used in many ways – like in these delicious spirulina energy bites!

If you have spirulina in your pantry and don’t know how to use it, look no further than these energy bites! So, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe so that you can enjoy it pronto!

The Ingredients:

The ingredients for these bliss balls are simple and straight forward, using real-food pantry ingredients most of which you likely already have on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Spirulina powder: I’ve used blue spirulina powder in this recipe, but green works just the same! Spirulina has a strong earthy flavour with seaweed undertones. Honestly, it’s not great on it’s own, which is why it’s traditionally masked with sweeter flavours in smoothies, or in this energy ball recipe. The sweet from the dates really offsets the earthy notes for a delicious and addictive energy ball.
• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Oats both anchor and bind this recipe to give the energy balls some structure for rolling. They are the perfect ingredient for a no-bake treat as they’re delicious both raw and cooked. They are also quite neutral in taste allowing for the other ingredients, like dates and coconut flakes, to take centre stage.
• Dates: Used to sweeten this recipe and help with the binding with it’s fudge-like texture. Dates have a delicious caramel-like flavour, they are incredibly sweet – and so we’ve used them as the main sweetener in this recipe without the need for maple syrup or cane sugar.
• Coconut Flakes: Adds beautiful coconut flavour and chewy texture to these energy balls! I like to have a little extra on hand for rolling the energy balls at the end to give it a pretty coconut coating. It’s very visually pretty and makes them extra desirable to grab from the fridge!
• Hemp Seeds: I prefer using hemp seeds in both smoothies and energy balls as a great alternative to protein-powder. Personally, I find protein-powders to be too processed, they have a chalky taste – which I don’t like – and they tend to hurt my stomach. (I think it’s because I have IBS). Hemp seeds have a nice nutty flavour, and I like to use them as a substitute to protein-powder for an ingredient that will keep you satiated.
• Almond Butter: I have also added almond butter to this recipe for the same reason as the hemp seeds, a scoop of almond butter is a great alternative to protein-powder for an ingredient that will stay with you. I also love the nutty almond flavour it offers to these energy bites. It also helps as a binder in this no-bake recipe.

So there we have it! An easy 20-minute recipe for no-bake spirulina bliss balls that are sweet, satiating and will stay with you! I really think you’re going to love this recipe as much as we do for a simple snack that you can rely on. It’s the perfect recipe to pack to-go during a busy work week, or before you hit the gym. I hope you find these spirulina energy bites to be as addictive as I do!

If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.