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5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls

Published: Aug 4, 2015 · Modified: Apr 27, 2025 by Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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These easy to make 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls are made with dates, peanut or almond butter and without refined sugar. They make a healthy snack and are a great option for a quick energy boost!

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls on a plate.

These 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls are made with wholesome ingredients and are naturally sweetened by dates which give them a wonderful chewy texture.

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

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 healthy energy balls with oats, almond flour, chia seeds, hemp seeds, ground flax seeds and more. For more inspiration, take a look at my recipe for these Maple Espresso Bites.

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How to Make Them

With only 5 ingredients, these peanut butter energy balls only take 15 minutes to make. Here's an overview of the ingredients and instructions to make them. You can see the full recipe in the recipe at the end of the post.

Ingredients Overview

  • Dates: If using fresh Medjool dates there is no need to soak them. If using dry dates, you'll need to factor in about 15 minutes of soaking time.
  • Almonds, or another nut: You can use walnuts, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts. Make sure to finely grind the nuts before using them.
  • Unsweetened dried shredded 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 or cashew butter.
  • Cocoa: Unsweetened cocoa. Feel free to use chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa to increase the amount of protein in these bliss balls.

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 large 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 small balls in unsweetened dried coconut or finely chopped nuts of your choosing.
Energy balls made with dates and peanut or almond butter on dish.

Storage Instructions

Store the chocolate date 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. Energy balls only take a few minutes to thaw before you can enjoy them.

Enjoy!

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Energy balls made with dates and peanut butter on dish.

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls Recipe

Author: Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
These easy to make 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls are made with dates, peanut or almond butter and without refined sugar. They make a nutritious snack and are a great option for a quick energy boost! 
4.67 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert/ snack
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry dates pitted
  • ⅓ 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.
  2. These date energy balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer to thaw a few minutes before enjoying.

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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  1. vivian says

    January 14, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      January 16, 2018 at 12:43 pm

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

      Reply
  2. Marija Djokic says

    May 09, 2017 at 4:27 am

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

    Reply
  3. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    September 02, 2015 at 5:38 am

    Oh these look marvellous! The perfect sweet treat!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      September 02, 2015 at 10:12 am

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

      Reply
  4. coconutcraze says

    August 11, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 14, 2015 at 10:09 pm

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

      Reply
  5. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:39 am

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

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 10, 2015 at 12:26 pm

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

      Reply
  6. nagimaehashi says

    August 06, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    Ooh, I love the look of this! And just 5 ingredients? Really? YES PLEASE!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 07, 2015 at 11:02 am

      I know right 5 ingredients, can't get much easier than that!

      Reply
  7. nancyc says

    August 05, 2015 at 11:33 am

    These would be a perfect healthy snack when you're craving something sweet!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 05, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Yes, I love that I can satisfy my craving for something sweet with one of these little energy balls.

      Reply
  8. Myrna says

    August 05, 2015 at 9:15 am

    These look great! Can't wait to try them.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 05, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks Myrna, I'm sure you will like them!

      Reply
  9. Louise Crosby says

    August 04, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    Fida, these look great, easy to make and healthy. And your photos, as usual, are beautiful!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 04, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks so much Louise! I'm so glad you like them 🙂

      Reply
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