Beet Energy Balls
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Beet Energy Balls
Description
This Beet Energy Balls recipe starts with cooked beets and pitted dates processed to a finely chopped base. Peanuts add texture and protein, while oats and flour provide bulk and binding. Shredded coconut adds mild sweetness and chewiness, and optional cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and cinnamon introduce warmth and richness.
By pulsing ingredients in a food processor until a thick dough forms, the mixture can be rolled into uniform balls. A dusting of coconut or cacao powder enhances texture and appearance. Freezing the balls until hardened makes them convenient for storage and helps them hold shape.
These energy balls feature natural sweetness from beets and dates balanced with nutty and chocolaty elements, making them a wholesome and portable snack option. Their texture is firm yet tender enough to bite through easily.
Variations include substituting half a can of cooked beets if fresh is unavailable, offering flexibility with ingredients. The recipe yields a moderate batch size suitable for sharing or portioning for snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 medium beet cooked
- ¾ cup dates pitted
- ½ cup peanut
- ½ cup all-purpose flour whole wheat, or almond flour
- ⅓ cup coconut shredded
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ½ cup oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder optional, or cacao powder
Instructions
- Combine beets and dates in a food processor until chopped very small. Add all other ingredients one at a time and process until a thick 'dough' forms.
- Roll into 18-20 balls, coat with more coconut or dust with cacao powder (if using), and place into the freezer until hardened.
Notes
- Half a can of cooked beets can replace one medium cooked beet if fresh beets are unavailable.
- After rolling, coat energy balls with shredded coconut or cacao powder to enhance texture and appearance before freezing.
- Store finished energy balls in the freezer until firm; thaw briefly before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18- 20 balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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