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Date Energy Balls

Date Energy Balls are a healthy snack that tastes like cookie dough! All you need is 5 simple ingredients to make them, with no added sugar.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Medjool dates , pitted
  • 1 cup walnuts (or other nuts/seeds)
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, add the pitted dates, walnuts, coconut, vanilla extract, and salt. Process briefly, until the mixture looks crumbly.
  2. As soon as the mixture sticks together when pressed between your fingers, it's ready to roll into balls. Be careful not to over-process the mixture, as it can become quite greasy when blended for too long.
  3. Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the mixture, then roll it between your hands to form balls. (Sometimes you'll need to squeeze it first to stick together, then roll into balls.) Repeat the process with the remaining mixture, until you've made roughly 18 date balls.
  4. You can enjoy these date balls right away at room temperature, or store them in an airtight container with a lid. They will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for 1 date ball, assuming you get 18 from this recipe. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • For variations and substitution ideas, be sure to see the FAQ section in this post.
  • Update Note: This recipe originally called for 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to help the mixture break down faster, but I find that it can make the date balls greasy if you process them too long, so now that's been removed. Feel free to add in the coconut oil, if you find your mixture is looking too dry.

Nutrition Information

Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 100mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% Daily Value*

Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 13IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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