Description
These Date Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack made with peanut butter, pitted dates, cacao powder, and maple syrup, rolled in desiccated coconut. Perfect for a quick energy boost in the afternoon, these bite-sized treats are naturally sweet, packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, and require minimal preparation time without any cooking involved.
Ingredients
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Energy Balls
- 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 that can be easily shaped.
- Form the balls: Divide the dough into 12 even-sized portions. Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, round balls.
- Coat with coconut: Spread the desiccated coconut evenly on a plate. Roll each energy ball in the coconut to coat the exterior evenly for added texture and flavor.
- Chill: Place the coated energy balls in the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 60 minutes before serving. This helps them firm up and enhances their taste.
Notes
- These energy balls make a perfect, easy afternoon snack that takes just minutes to prepare.
- You can customize the recipe by adding extras such as chopped nuts, seeds, or even rolling the balls in extra cacao powder or crushed nuts for variation.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for longer storage.
- Using medjool dates lends a richer, softer texture, while deglet nour gives a firmer bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (approx. 25 g)
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
