Toasted Steel-Cut Oats Energy Balls With Dates
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
25 energy balls
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Calories
96 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Toasted Steel-Cut Oats Energy Balls With Dates
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These gluten-free bliss balls contain a warm spice and are naturally sweetened with dates, raisins, and toasted steel-cut oats. They are the perfect snack and so adaptable. Enjoy them with your favorite cup of coffee or tea, or make them festive to join the Holiday table.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons pure butter (I love Kate's Creamery 100% pure butter), or coconut butter/oil (to keep it dairy-free and vegan-friendly) 70 grams
- 1 cup gluten-free steel-cut oats 160 grams
- 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon spice or Pumpkin Pie spice for fall flavors
- ½ cup whole cashews 70 grams
- ½ cup pecans 80 grams
- ½ cup black (jumbo) raisins 90 grams
- 10 fresh, pitted Medjool dates (about one cup packed) 235 grams
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter or coconut oil over medium heat.
- Stir in the oats and combine them with butter or coconut oil.
- Cook the oats for about 5 to 7 minutes, frequently stirring, or until they are lightly toasted (you can hear the oats pop a little at the end.)
- Stay with the oats because they can burn quickly! Remove the pan from the stove.
- Allow the oats to cool a little.
- In a blender (or food processor), add the toasted oats, then the cinnamon spice, nuts, raisins, and dates.
- Blend until you have a smooth brownish mixture.
- If using a Vitamix, mix using a high-speed setting while using the tamper to push the ingredients around. Then continue to blend until you have a beautiful brown and smooth mixture. You'll use the tamper to process the thick mixture through the blades.
- Take the mixture immediately out of the blender and transfer it into a bowl (be careful, it can be hot).
- When cool enough to handle, roll a spoonful into a small ball and repeat until all mixture is used.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container!
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Notes
- Storage: They stay well for up to two weeks in the fridge in an airtight container or 3 months in the freezer. Let them sit on the counter for a bit after freezing so they can soften before serving.
- Nuts: Instead of cashews or pecans, you can use a medley of nuts you have on hand. Almonds and blanched hazelnuts are a great substitute here. Nut butter can work as well, but the texture of the energy balls will be softer instead of chewy.
- Nut-free: Sunflower or tahini butter are great alternatives.
- Spices & flavors: Change it up by using different spices like Dutch Speculoos, Chai, Pumpkin Pie spice, apple pie spice, or cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder for a more chocolatey taste (read energy ball variations in the post).
- Medjool dates alternatives: Dried figs, dried prunes, dried apricots, dried cherries, or only raisins. I love Medjool dates as they give these energy bites that lovely caramel-like taste.
- Nutritional information: Calculated using almonds, cashews, and coconut oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1energy ball
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25energy balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1energy ball | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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