Description
Nutritious and indulgent, these Date Protein Balls are perfect for a quick energy boost and a satisfying sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- ¼ cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- If your dates are firm, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and pat them dry.
- In a food processor, blend the pitted dates, oats, and nut butter until you achieve a sticky, well-combined mixture.
- Toss in the chia seeds, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until everything is evenly distributed.
- Use your hands to scoop out portions of the mixture, rolling them into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
For extra flavor, add cinnamon or protein powder. Experiment with different nut butters or add-ins like dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: date protein balls, healthy snack, easy recipe, energy bites