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About Date Energy Balls
I love these energy balls; they are easy to prepare, require few ingredients, and the recipe comes together in 15 minutes. I have a sweet tooth and often crave something sweet after lunch or dinner. And that time, eating just one date energy ball would instantly satisfy my craving. I have added a couple of tablespoon of cocoa powder to give it a light chocolate flavor. So for me, it’s a double treat, my favorite dates and chocolate together. For me, date balls are healthy, very satisfying, and no less than a dessert.
Ingredients
For The Dry or Hard Dates
If your dates are hard or dry, that’s okay. But do not use them as it is. Soak hard or dry dates in warm water for at least 15-20 minutes. After soaking them, completely drain the water and use them in the recipe.
Toasting The Nuts
Toasted nuts are more flavorful than raw. And so I prefer toasted nuts over raw. However, I have just lightly toasted the nuts. They add nice flavor and crunch to the date balls. But toasting nuts is optional; you can skip this step and use raw nuts in the recipe.
Date Energy Balls / Healthy Date Energy Bites are
Naturally Sweetened Delicious, Healthy, and Satisfying Sweet, Nutty, and Chocolatey Great for Pre and Post Workouts No-Bake, Easy and Quick
Step by Step Directions
Place nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Lightly toast the nuts at 350° F for 5 minutes. Let them cool completely. If you want to use raw nuts, skip the step of toasting the nuts.
Add dates, nuts, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and sea salt in a food processor fitted with an S-shaped blade.
Process until everything is well combined, sticks together, and becomes almost like a dough. If it is not coming together or is a little dry, add one or two tablespoon of water or orange juice. Do not process for longer; otherwise, the oil will start separating from the nuts.
Scoop the dough with your hand, a tbsp, or a small ice cream scoop, and form it into small balls using your hands. If it is too sticky and hard to form balls, lightly grease your palm with coconut oil or any other neutral oil.
Enjoy the date energy balls right away or store them in an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to two weeks and in the freezer for up to a month.
