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Date Nuts Energy Balls

Date Nuts Energy Balls

These Date Nuts Energy Balls are your answer! This incredibly simple recipe delivers intensely satisfying flavor and sustained energy without any refined sugar, making them an ideal snack for busy days, post-workout fuel, or a healthy dessert alternative.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10-12 large dates)
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut plus extra for rolling (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Plate
  • Paper towel
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. If your Medjool dates are not soft and sticky, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain them thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel before proceeding.
    1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  2. Add the raw almonds and raw walnuts to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the nuts are coarsely chopped. You don't want a fine powder; a bit of texture is desirable for the final energy balls.
    1 cup raw almonds, 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  3. Add the processed nuts, pitted Medjool dates, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the food processor.
    2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, 1 cup raw almonds, 1/2 cup raw walnuts, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch sea salt
  4. Process the mixture until it starts to clump together and forms a thick, sticky dough. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl a few times to ensure everything is incorporated evenly. The dough should be cohesive enough to hold its shape when squeezed.
  5. Scoop out about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time. Roll the mixture between your palms to form small, compact balls, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  6. If desired, place extra shredded coconut on a small plate. Roll each energy ball in the shredded coconut until evenly coated for an extra layer of tropical flavor and texture.
    2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  7. Place the rolled energy balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. This step makes them easier to handle and improves their texture.

Notes

Best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Can be frozen for up to three months.