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5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls

These quick and easy to make 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls are made without refined sugar, make a nutritious snack and are perfect for a quick energy boost!

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls on a plate.

With so many variations possible, energy balls have become very popular. These 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls are made with healthy ingredients and are naturally sweetened by dates.

Dates are filled with beneficial minerals and dietary fibre that fill you up. Dates also contain natural sugars that satisfy your sweet tooth and give you energy without the negative effects of refined sugars.

Energy ball recipes are so adaptable that you are sure to find a combination that you would enjoy. So get creative and try incorporating some of your favourite nuts, nut butters or dried fruit.

You can make energy bites with oats, almond flour, chia seeds, ground flax seeds and more. For inspiration, you can take a look at my recipe for these Brownie Energy Bites or these Maple Espresso Bites.

Top view of 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls on plate.

How to Make Date Energy Balls

With only 5 ingredients, these energy balls make a great snack, they're perfect for a quick energy boost before a workout and are a healthy way to satisfy a craving for something sweet. 

Best of all, they don't require any baking and take only 15 minutes to make.

Ingredients Overview:

  • Dates
  • Almonds, or another nut. You can use walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts. Make sure to finely grind the nuts before using them.
  • Unsweetened dried coconut. You can also use sweetened dried coconut if you don't mind the extra refined sugar.
  • Natural peanut butter, you can also use natural almond butter.
  • Cocoa

Steps Overview:

  1. If using dry dates, soak them in one cup of very hot water for approx. 15 min. Drain the dates, reserving the water they were soaked in.
  2. In the bowl of your food processor, process the dates, adding 1 tablespoon of the reserved water. You'll need a smooth paste, so if the dates are still chunky add another tablespoon of water and process a little longer.
  3. Once the dates are smooth, add the ground almonds, peanut butter, dried coconut and cocoa powder. Process just long enough to mix the ingredients. Transfer the ingredients into a bowl.
  4. Measure about two teaspoons and roll it in the palm of your hands. If the mixture is too soft and difficult to roll, add an extra tablespoon or two of ground almonds or coconut, or one of each and combine. Try rolling the mixture again, if the mixture rolls easily then you've got the right consistency.
  5. Scoop approximately two teaspoons and roll the mixture in the palms of your hands until you have a smooth ball. You can coat the rolled balls in unsweetened dried coconut or finely chopped nuts of your choosing.

Storage Instructions

Store the date energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Enjoy!

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls

These date energy balls require only 5 ingredients. They are made without refined sugar, make a great snack and are perfect for a quick energy boost.
4.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert/ snack
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry dates pitted
  • cup finely ground almonds or other nut
  • ¼ cup unsweetened dried coconut more for rolling
  • ¼ cup refrigerated and well blended natural peanut butter can substitute natural almond butter
  • 1 tbsp. cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Soak the dates in 1 cup of very hot water for approx. 15 min.
  • Drain the dates, reserving the water they were soaked in.
  • In the bowl of your food processor, process the dates, adding 1 tablespoon of the reserved water. You are looking for a smooth paste if the dates are still chunky add another tablespoon of water, process a little longer. I needed two tablespoons of water to get a smooth paste.
  • Once the dates are smooth, add the ground almonds, peanut butter, dried coconut and cocoa powder. Process again until the mixture comes together in the food processor.
  • At this point, take a small amount into your hands, if you can easily roll it then the mixture is ready, if it feels too soft, add more ground almonds or coconut, or a little of both, being careful not too add too much, try one tablespoon at a time until you get a consistency that rolls easily. Scoop approximately two (measuring) teaspoons (or if available use a size 50 scoop) and roll the mixture in the palms of your hands until you have a smooth ball. Repeat this process with the entire mixture, you should get about 14 energy balls.
  • If desired you can roll the energy balls in unsweetened dried coconut, or a finely chopped nut of your choosing, I rolled some of mine in coconut and others in unsalted peanuts.

Notes

  1. The energy balls can be rolled in dried coconut, finely chopped peanuts or any other nut of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls, Date Bliss Balls, Date Energy Balls
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vivian

Sunday 14th of January 2018

These are very good. I left out the cocoa powder because my son doesn't eat it, and they are still delicious. I keep them in the freezer and they don't freeze solid, but are a great cold treat.

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Tuesday 16th of January 2018

Thank you Vivian, so happy they're tasty even without the cocoa!

Marija Djokic

Tuesday 9th of May 2017

These look delicious. I make something similar, you can see it here: http://thehealthiesthabits.com/homemade-gluten-free-protein-bars/ Hope you like it.

Jess @ Sweetest Menu

Wednesday 2nd of September 2015

Oh these look marvellous! The perfect sweet treat!

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Wednesday 2nd of September 2015

Thank you so much Jess, they're one of my favourite healthy treats. Thanks for stopping by!

coconutcraze

Tuesday 11th of August 2015

I like such snacks that come in small portions. It is good as a guilt free dessert! These look cute and your pictures are beautiful, Fida!

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Friday 14th of August 2015

So do I and I agree they make a great guilt free dessert! Thank you!

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Monday 10th of August 2015

A perfect snack for post workout! I love how simple and easy this recipe is.

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Monday 10th of August 2015

I know, I can't believe how easy these were to make! Thanks for stopping bye :)

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