Energy Date Balls
Energy Date Balls
These delectable balls are power packed with amazing micronutrients, healthy fats and a ton of flavor. What I love about them is their versatility. It’s easy to pack up and munch on these gems when life is throwing you a few curve balls and time is of the essence. What’s even better? You don’t gotta bake ‘em! These energy balls remind me to never judge a book by it’s cover—though are small in size, they are packed with power. About 2 – 3 of these will keep you full and offer you the opportunity to snack on something sweet without sacrificing nutrition.
Get ballin’!
Energy Date Balls
Prep time: 25 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients
1 cup raw almonds, pecans or walnuts
16 dates, pitted
Water, for blending (1 – 2 tbsp)
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup almond butter
3 tbsp good quality cocoa powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Pulse almonds in a food processor until coarsely ground. Transfer to a bowl.
Pulse dates in food processor until almost smooth, adding up to 3 tbsp (45 mL) water as needed to help blend.
Add almonds back to food processor with coconut, almond butter, cocoa powder and cinnamon and pulse, scraping down mixture in bowl with a wooden spoon as needed until completely incorporated.
Transfer to a large bowl. Scoop mixture into 2tbsp balls, rolling with your hands; place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate.
Makes 18 balls
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Recipe adapted from http://naturaldelights.ca/MedjoolDatePowerBalls.html
Energy Date Balls
