Date Nuts Energy Balls
These delicious and nutritious energy balls are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy treat, combining dates, nuts, and a hint of cinnamon and lemon zest.
Ingredients
Dried Fruits and Nuts
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 0.5 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (if needed)
Instructions
- If dry, soak dates in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Add dates, nuts, and oats to a food processor; pulse until coarse and sticky.
- Mix in cinnamon and lemon zest; pulse briefly to blend.
- If mixture is crumbly, add maple syrup and pulse until cohesive.
- Form into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined tray.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.