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Date Energy Balls

Delicious Date Energy Balls for Instant Energy Boost

These Date Energy Balls are a nutritious and delicious snack, perfect for an instant energy boost on busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Medjool Dates pitted
  • 1 cup Walnuts or almonds/pecans
  • 1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed
Texture and Flavor Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Unsweetened Coconut omit if avoiding coconut
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Date Energy Balls: dates, walnuts, ground flax seed, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract.
  2. In a food processor, combine dates, walnuts, ground flax seed, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract. Pulse for about 60 seconds until sticky and cohesive.
  3. Scoop out portions of the mixture, roll them into balls roughly the size of a golf ball. Lay them on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to chill and solidify. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store Date Energy Balls in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge when ready to enjoy.

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