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A hand holds a date ball, rolling it in sesame seeds.
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Energy Date Balls

These sweet and nutty date balls are filled with wholesome ingredients, offering a naturally sweet and satisfying treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 20 balls
Calories 103kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups medjool dates chopped
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup coconut flakes , unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for rolling optional
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Add dates, almonds, walnuts, ground flaxseed, and coconut flakes in a food processor. Pulse for several seconds, then remove the lid and use a spatula to push ingredients down the side of the bowl. Continue this process until a fairly consistent texture is achieved.
    Oatmeal, dates, and walnuts in a food processor bowl.
  • Roll the batter into balls and roll balls with sesame seeds.
    A hand holds a date ball, rolling it in sesame seeds.
  • Keep date balls stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

If your dates are firm, be sure to soften them up first. Remove the pits and chop into pieces and then place them in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 10-second increments until tender. Be careful, dates can get very hot very quickly!

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg