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Date Balls

Chewy, sweet energy bites made with dates, nuts, and spices. Healthy and satisfying snack for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup pitted dates packed
  • 1 cup nuts almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut optional
  • 1/4 cup nut butter peanut or almond
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cookie sheet or plate

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
  2. Add the nuts to your food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Add the pitted dates to the nut mixture and blend until sticky.
  4. Incorporate shredded coconut, nut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt into the mixture.
  5. Process until everything is combined into a sticky dough.
  6. Roll small portions of the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  7. Place the rolled balls on a cookie sheet or plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  8. Once chilled, enjoy your date balls as a healthy snack.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, try rolling the balls in cocoa powder or chopped nuts before chilling.