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Date Energy Balls [Nut-Free, Vegan]

Date Energy Balls [Nut-Free, Vegan]

These 5-minute, nut-free date energy balls make an ideal lunch box treat or healthy anytime snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cookies and Bars, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 balls
Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup oats any kind will do (Old-fashioned, quick-cooking etc)
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1.5 cups pitted Medjool dates about 16
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup finely chopped pretzels optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the oatmeal and coconut in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until finely ground.
  • Add the cocoa powder, dates, sunflower seeds, and maple syrup and pulse to combine until the mixture comes together in a sort of dough. Add a few more drops of maple syrup if it’s not quite coming together, and pulse again.
  • Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and roll in the chopped pretzels if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days, or freeze on a lined baking sheet and transfer to a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 21IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Date Energy Balls, dessert, healthy snacks, Nut-Free, vegan
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