Description
Soft and chewy date energy balls made with wholesome ingredients, naturally sweetened and perfect for a quick, no-bake snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates in a food processor and blend until a sticky paste forms.
- If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain before blending.
- Add oats, almond butter, coconut, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Blend until the mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.
- Scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls.
- If sticky, dampen hands or chill mixture briefly.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- Swap almond butter with peanut or cashew butter.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variety.
- Mix in protein powder for extra nutrition.
- Roll in cocoa powder or coconut for coating.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
- Let frozen balls thaw briefly before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
