Date Protein Balls
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Date Protein Balls
Description
This recipe starts by pulsing dates into a thick paste then mixing them with oats, crunchy peanut butter, maple syrup, dried cranberries, assorted seeds, and vanilla extract. The mixture can be adjusted for moisture by adding more peanut butter if too dry or more oats if too sticky. Rolling into small balls and coating in shredded coconut adds texture and prevents sticking.
The Date Protein Balls deliver a pleasant combination of natural sweetness, nutty flavor, and chewy texture, with occasional crunch from the seeds. These bites are convenient for snacks or light energy boosts and can be refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness. Defrost frozen balls before serving.
Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder boosts the protein content and complements flavors. Mixing by hand helps gauge consistency and evenly incorporate ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pits removed 250g
- 1 ½ cups oats 150g
- ½ cup peanut butter 120g, crunchy
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
- 2 tablespoons seeds I used a mix of pumpkin, sunflower and linseeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons coconut shredded
Instructions
- Add the dates to a food processor and blend to a thick paste.
- Scrape the date puree into a mixing bowl and stir in the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, dried cranberries, seeds and vanilla. If the mixture is too dry to roll into balls, add a little more peanut butter. You may need to use your hands to mix it.
- With damp hands (so it doesn’t stick) roll the mixture into small balls (you should get 20-24), then roll each ball in the shredded coconut to coat it.
- Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The protein balls can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost and serve.
Notes
- Adding vanilla protein powder increases protein content and blends well with flavors.
- If mixture is too dry, add more peanut butter to help it bind for rolling.
- If mixture is too sticky, add additional oats or protein powder to achieve firmness.
- Mix ingredients by hand to feel the texture and ensure even incorporation.
- Store balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month.
- Defrost frozen balls before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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