KK.NO: Energy bars have been a hotly debated and popular trend among dieters, and for many are a good alternative to either having to skip a meal, or go for a chocolate on the go.But if we are to believe the trends on the dietary front, the bars should now rather be shaped into a ball, stuffed full of "superfood" and called energy balls.This seems to be the new and big thing out in the blogging and health world;round balls, often with raw cocoa and lots of other nutritious goodies.These are great as healthy travel food, as well as evening snacks, or just a real energy boost when you need a bit of energy.READ ALSO: Don't be fooled by these productsThea Falck is a nutritional advisor and runs the blog Naturligsunn.no.She believes that one of the wonderful things about energy balls is that they can be made with just about anything you want.And here she has more tips.- Use dried fruit such as dates, raisins or apricots;it adds fiber, which is good for digestion, and fruit sugar, which is kinder to blood sugar than ordinary sugar.Chopped nuts and seeds contain useful nutrients such as fatty acids, proteins, fiber and minerals.In addition, Falck recommends using oatmeal.- It contains something called beta-glucans which are beneficial for cholesterol levels in the blood.If you want chocolate flavor in the balls, you can have it, as cocoa is actually very healthy, but go for raw cocoa powder.- This is one of our best sources of antioxidants, but remember to buy the raw cocoa powder from health foods, as the nutrients are best preserved.Another tip is that coconut oil makes the balls hard when they are cold.Real vanilla can give a round and sweet taste, and otherwise Falck suggests using cinnamon, chilli, orange essence or peppermint drops to give the balls a little extra flavour.Would you like to try it yourself?Check out these three recipes, with licorice powder, blueberry or orange chocolate:READ ALSO: The four healthiest fruitsCaroline Schjærve is behind the blog Smakavhimmel, and she too has jumped on the energy ball trend.- Energy balls are super "fast food" between meals or something good for the evening.If you have these available in the fridge, you may not have to resort to ice cream or regular chocolate, she advises.Her recipe for energy balls with raw orange chocolate is also allergy-friendly, as it does not contain gluten.- These are great as "basic" energy balls.You can vary endlessly by mixing in, for example, spirulina, ground seeds and nuts.For one large dish you will need:This is what you do:Process the nuts, dates and salt in a food processor, with the stick blender or in a powerful blender until you have a grainy mass.Choose sell how evenly you want it.Form the mass into balls and refrigerate them.Melt cocoa mass and cocoa butter carefully in a water bath.Put in the orange juice.If necessary, add a few drops of stevia to taste (but remember that the balls are very sweet, so it can be too sweet with sweet chocolate too.)Sprinkle the chocolate over the balls, or dip them in.Grate the orange peel over the balls at the end and refrigerate them until the chocolate has hardened.READ ALSO: Make your own super healthy chocolateRaw energy balls with blueberries Trine Berge is a lifestyle guide in superfood and raw food, has written the book "Rawfood" and is the lady behind the Superdamebloggen.According to her, these balls are beauty-enhancing, and contain anti-ageing as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients.Blueberries can also prevent Alzheimer's and dementia and reduce the risk of heart attacks.For around 20 balls you will need:This is what you do:First put the nuts in a food processor and run the machine until they are chopped well.Then you put the remaining ingredients in, and then run the machine until you have a smooth and fine mass.You will most likely have to stop the machine several times to scrape down the sides with a spatula.Then set the mass to cool before rolling them in coconut mass.Then it will be easier and without a lot of mess.Store the balls in either the fridge or freezer.READ ALSO: Five tips to cut the salt contentIf you are a licorice junkie rather than a chocolate lover, you can try these, from Thea Falck's blog, Naturligsunn.no.This is what you do:Melt the coconut oil in a water bath.Grind the dates in a blender/food processor and mix in the other ingredients until they are a smooth mass.It should be chewy, but not too runny.Top up with almond flour or water if you need it firmer or more liquid.Roll balls that you dip in licorice powder right away.When they are tougher and slightly warm, they stick better.You then put them in the fridge so they become firmer.READ ALSO: 10 things you should know about sugarThe website you are now visiting is largely financed by advertising revenue.Based on your previous activity with us, you will receive advertisements that we think may interest you.You choose whether you want to change your settingsAller Media owns the websites 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