Description
Sweet and nutty pecan date energy balls blend wholesome ingredients into perfect bite-sized snacks. Quick protein-packed treats deliver delicious nutrition for active lifestyles, giving you natural energy without processed sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150 grams) pecans
- 1 cup (180 grams) dates
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (40 grams) shredded coconut
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pulverize pecans in a food processor until they reach a fine, sandy texture, creating a nutty base for the energy balls.
- Incorporate soft dates, shredded coconut, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the ground pecans, blending until the ingredients form a cohesive, sticky mixture.
- Using clean hands, gently shape the mixture into compact, bite-sized spheres, ensuring they are uniformly sized for consistent texture and appearance.
- Arrange the formed energy balls on a chilled baking sheet, allowing them to set and firm up in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance their structural integrity.
- Once chilled, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator, where they will maintain their shape and freshness for up to a week.
Notes
- Swap out pecans for almonds or walnuts to create delightful variations that match different taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra depth and complexity in flavor, transforming the basic recipe into a more gourmet treat.
- Use alternative sweeteners like honey or agave nectar if maple syrup isn’t available, ensuring flexibility in ingredient selection.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them perfect for meal prep and quick snacks on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 143kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg