Date Nuts Energy Balls: Boost Your Energy Naturally!
Date Nuts Energy Balls are a healthy and delicious snack that provides a natural energy boost, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 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)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and mixed nuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), 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.
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 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 and add-ins based on your preference.
- These energy balls can also be rolled in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for added texture.
- For a chocolate version, add chocolate chips to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg