Name: 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup dry dates (pitted); 1/3 cup finely ground almonds (or other nut); 1/4 cup unsweetened dried coconut (more for rolling); 1/4 cup refrigerated and well blended natural peanut butter (can substitute natural almond butter); 1 tbsp. cocoa powder

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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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5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls Recipe

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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