Date Nuts Energy Balls: Discover Your New Healthy Snack!
Date Nuts Energy Balls are a delicious and healthy snack made from natural ingredients, perfect for a quick energy boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and mixed nuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add cocoa powder, shredded coconut, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll the balls in additional shredded coconut if desired.
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the nuts based on your preference.
- These energy balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- For added sweetness, consider adding a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg