Date Energy Balls Recipe
These easy, 4-ingredient Energy Balls are the perfect afternoon snack! Feel free to add any extras you like, such as chopped nuts and seeds - or roll them in extra cacao or crushed nuts.
Servings: 12 balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 130 g peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 250 g pitted dates (deglet nour or medjool dates both work)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2-3 tbsp desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients (except the coconut) in a food processor until you have a thick dough.
- Split into 12 even-sized pieces and roll into balls using your hands.
- Spread the coconut on a plate and roll the balls in the coconut. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before eating.
Notes
- Storage: These energy balls can be stored in the fridge for around a week (though would probably last longer!) and can also be frozen.
- Variations: Feel free to use this recipe as a base and add chopped nuts, seeds, extra dried fruit like apricots or cranberries, or even chocolate chips. The world is your oyster - let me know if you try any amazing combinations!
- Weighing Scales vs Cups: You can toggle this recipe card to convert the ingredients into cups.
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Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g
