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These Date Energy Balls are so delicious, easy to make, and paleo-friendly. They are the perfect energy treats that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Takes just about 10 minutes to make and also a kid-friendly treat.
Why these energy balls are so good
- Easy to make: all you need is 10 minutes to make these.
- Healthy: a much healthier alternative to store-bought energy bites and snacks
- So good: they are seriously so tasty and delicious.
Ingredients you will need
How to make these energy date balls
- Add ingredients to blender: first, place the dates, walnuts, almond butter, honey, and salt into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- You will need to stop and scrape the sides as needed. The mixture should come together like a dough when it’s done.
- Make balls: Then, separate the dough into 14 evenly sized balls. Roll the balls in coconut and serve.
- Store: place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for a firm consistency.
FAQ’s and tips
- Serving size: one date ball
- Use any sticky sweetener can be honey, maple syrup, or agave
- In place of walnuts, use almonds, cashew, or pecans
- Any nut butter will work, cashew butter or sunflower butter will work great.
- Storage: Place the date energy balls in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can freeze for up to 6 months.
Are energy balls good for you
Energy balls are a great grab on-the-go snack that makes it easy for you to stay on track with your healthy habits. They have a good combination of healthy fats, protein, good carbs, and fiber.
When should you eat energy balls
Energy balls are a versatile healthy snack that you can enjoy any time of day. They are great for breakfast, have before a workout for an energy boost, a late afternoon snack, and a perfect garb on-the-go snack.
Do energy balls give you energy
The human body uses the food you eat as an energy source. Ingredients used in making energy balls are naturally nutritious and digested slowly because of the combination of carbs, fats, and fiber. Compared to energy drinks or sugar drinks, energy bites are a better energy source option.
Other easy no-bake snacks
- No-Bake Brownie Protein Bites
- No-Bake Chocolate Filled Oat Bars
- Protein-energy bites
- Monster Cookies energy bites
- Peanut butter cookie dough balls
- Protein Brownie Bites
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Paleo Walnut Date Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dates, soft (if dates are not fresh and soft, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes)
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/8 tsp salt, optional
- 1/4 c desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Place the dates, walnuts, almond butter, honey, and salt into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- You will need to stop and scrape the sides as needed. The mixture should come together like a dough when it's done.
- Separate the dough into 14 evenly sized balls. Roll the balls in coconut and serve.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Use any sticky sweetener can be honey, maple syrup, or agave
- In place of walnuts, use almonds, cashew, or pecans
- Any nut butter will work, cashew butter or sunflower butter will work great.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious and satisfying to my sweet tooth!
I used sunbutter and added dried strawberries and it tasted like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Love it and it was super easy to make!
Thanks for the feedback. Sounds yummy