Date Energy Balls
These Date Energy Balls are absolutely delicious (think oatmeal cookies!) and are super quick to make! They're no-bake treat that are great for breakfast, snacks, dessert, or whenever you want them. These oat date bites are perfect for lunch boxes, road trips, movie nights, and more!
Equipment
- 1 Small Cookie Scoop (1 tablespoon size) or use a spoon
- 1 Tray or plate
- Parchment Paper or wax Paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (other dates will work but aren’t as sweet)
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract, or use ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened soy milk, or any unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk will work
- 1 cup Rolled oats, I used sprouted rolled oats that are glyphosate-free. Use certified gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter powder, No salt or sugar added preferred. See notes for substitutions if you can't have peanuts.
Instructions
- Note: If your dates are hard or dry, soak them in hot water for 30 minutes, drain them, and then process them. Make sure they're pitted!
- Blend the dates: In a food processor fitted with an s-blade (the standard blade), blend the dates until they make a paste.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the vanilla, unsweetened soy milk, rolled oats, and powdered peanut butter (or other powder).
- Blend everything together: Blend until the mixture is cohesive. You should be able to pinch the "dough" with your fingers. It should not stick to your fingers too much but it shouldn't be dry or crumbly either.
- Troubleshooting: If the mixture is dry or crumbly, add a tablespoon more plant-based milk and use a small spatula to scrape the sides of the container. Blend again. If the mixture is too wet or sticky, add a tablespoon more peanut butter powder (or whatever powder you're using) and use a small spatula to scrape the sides of the container. Blend again. Repeat either until you have a well-formed dough that you can easily manipulate.
- Make the date energy balls: Line a quarter sheet pan or any size tray or plate with parchment paper or wax paper. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out 1-tablespoon sized chunks of the mixture. Using your hands (wetting your hands first can help if the mixture is sticking to you a bit), roll each bite into a smooth ball and place back on the tray.
- Chill and store: Let these set in the freezer or refrigerator for 2-4 hours, then transfer to an airtight container or food storage bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 1mg
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