Description
Pecan date energy balls bring a delightful twist to healthy snacking, packed with natural sweetness and nutritious ingredients. Quick to prepare and easily portable, these no-bake treats will energize you throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) pecans
- 1 cup (240 ml) pitted dates
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cinnamon
Instructions
- Pulse pecans, dates, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor until ingredients form a cohesive, sticky mixture with a dense texture.
- Check the consistency by pinching the mixture – it should hold together easily without crumbling.
- Using clean hands, gently roll the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Arrange the energy balls on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to allow the balls to firm up and develop a slightly crisp exterior.
- Once chilled, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For optimal flavor and texture, let the balls sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Customize these energy balls by swapping pecans with almonds or walnuts for a different nutty flavor profile.
- Roll the balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts for added texture and visual appeal.
- Keep the energy balls refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, making them a perfect grab-and-go snack.
- For a protein boost, consider adding a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of chia seeds during the blending process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg