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August 4, 2015

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls

Last Updated on November 16, 2020 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

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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!

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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.

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

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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. 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:

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 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 rolled balls in unsweetened dried coconut or finely chopped nuts of your choosing.

How to Store:

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!

If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls

5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
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.
4.5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 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

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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  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. [email protected]'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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