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Great energy date balls covered with different flavors like pistachios, coconut, cranberries and sesame seeds.

Energy Date Balls

Fatimah
The date energy balls are the perfect sweet snack or suhoor during Ramadan. No added sugars or dairy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pitted medjool dates (20-22 pieces)
  • ⅔ cup gluten free rolled oats
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter of choice
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks chopped small
  • 2 tablespoons chia or flaxseed (optional)

For Toppings

  • pistachios chopped or silvered
  • dried Cranberries chopped
  • coconut shredded
  • sesame seeds toasted

Instructions
 

  • Soak the pitted dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them. Once soften, discard all the excess water and pat dry.
  • Add to a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms.
  • Add the nut butter of choice to the oats, chia or flaxseeds and spices and process until well combined.
  • Remove and add in the dark chocolate chopped finely.
  • Mix and shape into balls. Wetting the hands slightly helps smoothen the date energy balls.
  • Dip them into your favorite topping such as coconuts, pistachios, cranberry, and sesame.
  • Place on aparchment paper lined plate and put it in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm before serving.
  • Keep covered in the fridge for optimal use. You can use date paste instead of wholedates.

Notes

  • If you do not want to waste whole dates, use date paste and just add ingredients and then mix by hand.
  • Avoid having your date balls stick to your hands by adding a bit of water before you form them into balls.
  • Make sure to blend very well using the food processor so all of the ingredients are well incorporated into the mixture.
Keyword easy energy date balls
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