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Paleo Walnut Date Energy Balls

Simple and easy to make date balls made with walnuts, almond butter, honey, dates, and shredded coconut.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 14 balls
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup dates soft (if dates are not fresh and soft, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes)
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp salt optional
  • 1/4 c desiccated coconut

Instructions

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  1. Place the dates, walnuts, almond butter, honey, and salt into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. You will need to stop and scrape the sides as needed. The mixture should come together like a dough when it's done.
  3. Separate the dough into 14 evenly sized balls. Roll the balls in coconut and serve.
  4. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Serving size: one date ball
  • Substitutes:
  • Storage:
  • Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Nutritional facts:
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
  • Use any sticky sweetener can be honey, maple syrup, or agave 
  • In place of walnuts, use almonds, cashew, or pecans
  • Any nut butter will work, cashew butter or sunflower butter will work great.

Nutrition Information

Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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