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Easy No-Bake Energy Balls with Dates and Almonds

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Quick and healthy no-bake energy balls made with soft Medjool dates, toasted almonds, oats, and chia seeds. Perfect for a nutritious snack on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 150g) Medjool dates, pitted and soft
  • 1 cup (about 140g) raw almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup (about 45g) rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter (or peanut butter/sunflower seed butter for allergies)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra stickiness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread raw almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and golden. Let cool completely.
  2. If dates seem dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
  3. Pulse toasted almonds in a food processor 8-10 times until coarsely chopped but still chunky.
  4. Add pitted dates, rolled oats, and chia seeds to the processor and pulse until mixture starts to clump but retains texture. Avoid over-processing.
  5. Add almond butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and optional cinnamon. Pulse until ingredients combine evenly.
  6. If mixture is too crumbly, add honey or maple syrup and pulse briefly until it holds together when pressed.
  7. Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
  8. Refrigerate energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

Use soft Medjool dates for best binding and sweetness. Toast almonds lightly to enhance flavor. Avoid over-processing to keep texture. If mixture sticks to hands when rolling, wet hands lightly or dust with oats. Refrigerate to firm up and store in airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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