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Date Energy Balls
Date Energy Balls combine Medjool dates, walnuts, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and sea salt for a nutrient-dense snack with chewy texture and nutty flavor. The mixture is pulsed briefly in a food processor to maintain a crumbly consistency but stick together when pressed. Rolled into bite-sized balls, these snacks store well and serve as portable energy boosts.
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 coconut shredded, unsweetened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- Nutrition per ball is estimated assuming 18 balls from this recipe.
- Do not over-process the mixture to avoid greasy texture; stop as soon as it sticks together.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- Coconut oil is optional; adding it can help blend ingredients but may cause greasiness if over-processed.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 Serving
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.