Mediterranean Energy Balls
Naturally sweet no-bake energy balls made with Medjool dates, oats, almonds, walnuts, cocoa, chia seeds, and coconut for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired snack.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup raw almonds
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for coating
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the almonds and walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- 2
Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, flaxseed, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- 3
Pulse several times until well combined.
- 4
Add the Medjool dates, almond butter, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
- 6
If the mixture is too dry, add one or two teaspoons of water.
- 7
Scoop about one tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball.
- 8
Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut if desired.
- 9
Place on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 10
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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