Date Energy Balls
No-bake date, almond, oat, and peanut butter bites coated with shredded coconut.
Instructions
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Step 1
Add the oats and almonds to the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not reduced to a paste.
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Step 2
Add the cocoa powder and salt, then pulse briefly to combine.
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Step 3
Add the dates, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture clumps together when pressed.
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Step 4
Spread the coconut in the shallow bowl.
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Step 5
Divide the date mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Coat each ball in coconut and arrange on the baking sheet.
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Step 6
Chill the energy balls until firm, then transfer them to the airtight container and refrigerate.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Prepare with clean equipment and hands. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1 week.
Risk factors
- ready-to-eat mixture handled by hand
- moist no-bake food requires chilled storage