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15-Minute Date Balls Recipe
5 from 34 votes

15-Minute Date Balls Recipe

These date balls blend Medjool dates, oats, walnuts, and nut butter into a sticky, malleable dough that can be rolled into bite-sized snacks. Coating them in pistachios, coconut, or sesame seeds offers extra texture and flavor contrast. Their sweet and nutty profile is made versatile with optional spices or cocoa powder, ideal for a quick, wholesome treat or energy bite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 68 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 12 Medjool dates
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats or quick oats
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup nut butter such as almond butter or peanut butter
To Roll The Balls
  • pistachio ground
  • desiccated coconut
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Using a knife, cut open the dates and discard the seeds.
  2. Place the dates, oatmeal, walnuts and nut butter in the bowl of a food processor. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. If the mixture looks dry and not together, add 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water and mix again. You might need more hot water, but add gradually and carefully so the mixture doesn't get to soft.
  3. Once the mixture comes together and is ready to roll, rub some olive oil on your hands and palms and scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Roll it into a ball and set it aside. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  4. Roll each date ball in ground pistachios, sesame seeds or desiccated coconut. Arrange them on a platter and serve.

Notes

  • Store date balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to keep them fresh.
  • Freeze date balls for up to six months, thawing in the fridge overnight before serving.
  • Enhance the flavor by adding spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, or cocoa powder, or incorporate chia or flax seeds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 109mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68

% Daily Value*

Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.