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Description
Date sweetened energy balls are a healthy snack packed with natural sweetness and energy-boosting ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes then drain
- Blend almonds into fine crumbs in a food processor
- Add dates, cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt
- Process until mixture sticks together when pressed
- Roll into 1-inch balls
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
- Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks
- Add coconut flakes for extra texture
- Substitute walnuts for almonds if preferred
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg