Description
These Date Energy Balls are a nutritious, no-bake snack made with peanut butter, dates, cacao powder, maple syrup, and coated in desiccated coconut. They provide a perfect balance of natural sweetness and energy-boosting ingredients, ideal for a quick afternoon pick-me-up or a healthy treat on the go.
Ingredients
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Energy Balls 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
- Prepare the dough: Blend all the ingredients except the desiccated coconut in a food processor until you achieve a thick, sticky dough consistency that holds together well.
- Form the balls: Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball shape using your hands.
- Coat with coconut: Spread the desiccated coconut on a plate and roll each energy ball in the coconut until evenly coated.
- Chill: Place the coated energy balls in the refrigerator and chill for 30-60 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- These easy, 4-ingredient energy balls make a perfect afternoon snack.
- Feel free to add extras like chopped nuts, seeds, or roll them in extra cacao powder or crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
