Nut and Date Energy Balls by @cuisinovia

45 min

12 servings

🌴

100 g

Dates

🌰

120 g

Mixed nuts

🌾

50 g

Oat flakes

🍫

30 g

Cocoa

🥜

55 g

Peanut butter

🌱

50 g

Tahini

🍯

50 ml

Honey

🌱

7 g

Poppy seeds

💧

Water

🥛

Almond milk

  1. Place
    • Dates
    • Water

    Place the dates in a bowl and add hot water to cover them, then leave them to soak for 30 minutes.

  2. Place
    • Dates
    • Mixed nuts
    • Oat flakes

    Place the nuts, dates and all other ingredients in a food processor with a metal blade and blend on high speed until you have a paste, small pieces of nuts are fine.

  3. Press
    • Water
    • Almond milk

    Press the mixture with two fingers and if it sticks together, stop; if it doesn't, add 1-2 teaspoons of almond milk or water.

  4. Form

    Form small balls with the mixture, about the size of a walnut.

  5. Step

    Store in the refrigerator in a container with a lid, they will keep for 15 days.

Nut and Date Energy Balls by @cuisinovia

45 min

12 servings

🌴

100 g

Dates

🌰

120 g

Mixed nuts

🌾

50 g

Oat flakes

🍫

30 g

Cocoa

🥜

55 g

Peanut butter

🌱

50 g

Tahini

🍯

50 ml

Honey

🌱

7 g

Poppy seeds

💧

Water

🥛

Almond milk

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/5

    Place the dates in a bowl and add hot water to cover them, then leave them to soak for 30 minutes.

  2. Step 2/5

    Place the nuts, dates and all other ingredients in a food processor with a metal blade and blend on high speed until you have a paste, small pieces of nuts are fine.

  3. Step 3/5

    Press the mixture with two fingers and if it sticks together, stop; if it doesn't, add 1-2 teaspoons of almond milk or water.

  4. Step 4/5

    Form small balls with the mixture, about the size of a walnut.

  5. Step 5/5

    Store in the refrigerator in a container with a lid, they will keep for 15 days.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dried Fruits, Grains, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Dates, Mixed nuts, Oat flakes, Cocoa, Peanut butter, Tahini, Honey, Poppy seeds, Water, Almond milk

Notes

Dates (measured with the pit), Mixed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews), Peanut butter (smooth), Tahini (raw), Poppy seeds (optional), Water (hot, to cover the dates while soaking), Almond milk (1-2 teaspoons, optional, only if mixture doesn't stick together)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Calories

72 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.5g, Fat: 5.2g, Carbohydrates: 7.8g, Fiber: 1.5g, Saturated Fat: 1.1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 1.8mg, Magnesium: 42mg, Phosphorus: 145mg, Potassium: 210mg, Calcium: 35mg, Zinc: 1.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 4.5mg, Vitamin B1: 0.15mg, Vitamin B2: 0.12mg, Vitamin B3: 1.8mg, Folate: 28mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

45 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

5 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Bowl, Spoon, Measuring cups, Hands, Container with lid

Appliances

Food processor

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Anytime, Post-Workout, Afternoon Snack, Energy Boost

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Chewy, Nutty, Fudgy

Flavors

Sweet, Chocolatey, Nutty, Earthy, Creamy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

Room temperature : 2 hours (Keep in airtight container,Avoid direct sunlight,Not recommended for extended storage), Fridge : 15 days (Store in airtight container with lid,Keep at 4°C,Best storage method), Freezer : 30 days (Place in freezer-safe container,Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before consuming,Optional but extends shelf life)