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Date and Oat Energy Balls

Delicious energy balls for breakfast or snacks on the go.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 32 energy balls
Calories: 83kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup whole oats
  • 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, but tasty!)
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond butter
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Optional Coating For Date Oatmeal Balls

  • shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • unsweetened cocoa powder (you can mix it with natural sweetener if you think it will be too bitter)
  • crushed nuts (any type you prefer)

Instructions

  • Gather and measure all your ingredients.
    Date And Oat Energy Balls Recipe ingredients gathered in bowls and measuring cups on a cutting board.
  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend for at least 5 minutes or until the mixture starts to ball up. Blend it as smooth as you want it. If it's too dry, you can add a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil. Your dough should be kneadable when done.
    Date And Oat Energy Balls Recipe ingredient in a food processor bowl.
  • Set up your workstation.
    A setup work space for making Date And Oat Energy Balls. A parchment-lined baking sheet, a bowl of dough and a plate of shredded coconut.
  • Take 1 tbsp. portions of the dough and roll them into bite-sized balls. If desired, roll the energy balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts for coating.
    A Date And Oat Energy Ball rolled in coconut and laying on a plate full of coconut shreds.
  • Place the coated energy balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Refrigerate or freeze the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
    A full baking sheet of Date And Oat Energy Balls lined up in three rows.
  • Enjoy one bite at a time.
    A closeup of Date And Oat Energy Balls in an open, glass jar.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg