Description
Nutritious and easy-to-make date protein balls, perfect for a quick snack or energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (soaked if firm)
- 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 unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- If your dates are too firm, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- In a food processor, combine pitted dates, oats, and nut butter. Process until sticky.
- Add chia seeds, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, scoop portions and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, they’re ready to enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze with parchment paper in between.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, healthy snack, vegan, energy bites, no-bake snack