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Date Protein Balls
Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty! Mixing the ingredients by hand allows you to feel the consistency and ensure everything is well combined. Plus, it's a fun and tactile way to get involved in the process.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pits removed 250g
- 1 ½ cups oats 150g
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter 120g
- 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 shredded coconut
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.
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Notes
- Want extra protein? Add a scoop of natural protein powder - vanilla flavored works well.
- If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a bit more of the sticky binder. If the mixture is too wet and sticky, add more dry ingredients like oats or protein powder to balance it out.
- Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty! Mixing the ingredients by hand allows you to feel the consistency and ensure everything is well combined. Plus, it's a fun and tactile way to get involved in the process.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% 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.