Date Energy Balls Recipe
Making the bites is simple - all you need is a blender or food processor. You’ll have this sweet-and-salty afternoon pick-me-up that kids and adults alike will be grabbing for in no time!
Ingredients
- 10-12 large Medjool Dates, pitted and soaked in hot water
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- Pinch of salt
- Sesame seeds, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, and/or cocoa powder for coating (Optional)
Instructions
- Soak dates in hot water to soften for 5 minutes.
- While the dates are soaking, blend the walnuts in a high-powered blender. You could also use a food processor if you don't have a blender.
- Once the walnuts are coarsely ground, add tahini, cocoa, almond flour, salt, and dates, adding a splash of the date-soaking liquid if the mixture sticks.
- Blend until combined.
- Form balls: Roll the blended mixture into 1-inch balls and coat them with desired toppings, such as sesame seeds, cocoa powder, hemp seeds, or shredded coconut.
- You can eat your energy balls right away, but they are better when set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge for two weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSugar: 10g
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