Date Nut Energy Balls
These naturally sweet, nutrient-packed energy balls come together in minutes without any baking required.
Ingredients
- •1 cup pitted Medjool dates (180g)
- •1 cup raw walnuts (100g)
- •1/2 cup rolled oats (45g)
- •2 tablespoons smooth almond butter (30g)
- •1 tablespoon chia seeds (10g)
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
- •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw walnuts and rolled oats into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and crumbly.
- 2
Add the pitted Medjool dates, almond butter, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and kosher salt to the food processor.
- 3
Process the mixture on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until it forms a sticky, uniform dough that pulls away from the sides.
- 4
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them firmly between your palms to form smooth balls.
- 5
Roll the formed balls in the unsweetened shredded coconut if desired, coating the outside evenly.
- 6
Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain them thoroughly before blending.
- You can easily substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds, and almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Store these energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze them for up to three months.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished energy balls should be firm yet wonderfully chewy, with a rich, caramel-like date flavor balanced by nutty undertones and a pleasant crunch.