It’s no secret I love a good snack and energy balls are so handy and so versatile. My snacks are always geared towards a healthy option with a little sweetness depending on the day and these date filled energy balls are perfect for that. You’ll need a food processor for this one. A mini one will work great.
Dates are a good source of fibre, and contain potassium and magnesium. Tahini (aka ground sesame seeds) is a good source of iron, calcium and a few other minerals and is a great alternative to peanut or almond butter if you need a nut free option. Finally cashews a good source of unsaturated fat. So all in all, although these are a little higher in sugar and calories due the dates and cashews, the bite size is a perfect balance.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup dates (soaked in hot water if too dry)
1/2 cup oats
1 cup cashews
1/8-1/4 tsp cardamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp maple syrup
shredded coconut
Directions:
Add cashews and oats to your food processor and pulse for a few seconds to break into smaller pieces but not a flour.
Add dates and pulse until well processed and combined.
Add cardamom, salt, vanilla, tahini and maple syrup and pulse until well combined and starts forming a ball. It should stick together well in your fingers.
Form into 1-2 tbsp balls (just smaller than a golf ball) and roll in coconut.
Store in freezer. They will last a while there, if they don’t get eaten quickly!
Enjoy!
In health & happiness,
Dr. Karen