Description
These Date Balls are nutrient-packed energy bites made with dates, nut butter, chia seeds, protein powder, and a hint of coffee. Perfect for pre- or post-workout fuel, they’re freezer-friendly, customizable, and ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
20 medjool dates, pits removed
1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
1/2 cup roasted cashews (or other nut)
1/4 cup chia seeds
3 tablespoons finely ground coffee
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (or preferred flavor)
1/4 cup rolled oats
Optional: 1–2 tablespoons water, as needed
Instructions
- Blend the pitted dates with about 1 tablespoon of water in a food processor until smooth. Add more water if needed to help it blend.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the date puree with almond butter, chia seeds, coffee grounds, and protein powder.
- Pulse the cashews in the food processor (no need to clean it) until broken into small chunks and powdery bits.
- Add the chopped cashews and rolled oats to the mixing bowl and stir until the mixture is sticky and cohesive. Add water or more oats/cashews to adjust consistency if needed.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into smooth balls by hand.
- Place the balls on a tray or plate and freeze for several hours until firm.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag and store until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use any nut or seed butter to match dietary preferences.
- Substitute protein powder flavors depending on taste.
- Add-ins like coconut, cocoa powder, or chocolate chips add fun variation.
- For a caffeine-free version, omit the coffee grounds.
- These freeze well and are perfect for grab-and-go fuel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
