Date Energy Balls
These date energy balls combine naturally sweet dates with walnuts and toasted seeds for a chewy, nutty snack. They require only five ingredients and no baking.
Ingredients
- 150 g pitted dates
- Hot water for soaking
- 100 g walnuts
- 50 g sunflower seeds
- 50 g pumpkin seeds
- 20 g sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place 150 g pitted dates in a bowl, cover them with hot water, and soak for 10 minutes.
- Add 100 g walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer the walnuts to a large mixing bowl.
- Place 50 g sunflower seeds and 50 g pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet. Toast them while stirring regularly, then add them to the ground walnuts.
- Drain the soaked dates thoroughly. Transfer them to the food processor and blend until they form a thick paste.
- Add the date paste to the walnut and seed mixture. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly combined.
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form date energy balls.
- Place 20 g sesame seeds in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the sesame seeds until evenly coated, then arrange them on a serving plate.
Notes
Drain the Dates Well: I let the dates drain thoroughly after soaking so the mixture does not become too soft or sticky.
Keep some Texture: I process the walnuts until finely ground but stop before they turn into walnut butter.
Watch the Seeds Closely: Sunflower and pumpkin seeds can darken quickly, so I stir them regularly while they toast.
Coat them Straight Away: I roll each ball in the sesame seeds as soon as I shape it because they stick more easily while the surface is still moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
