Vegan Energy Balls
Date Energy Balls (Vegan, Paleo)
Health Benefits of Walnuts & Dates
You can use any nut or seed combination you like in this type of snack, but I chose walnuts because of their high omega-3 fatty acid content, as well as their antioxidant and phytosterol content, which have been linked to a lower risk of breast cancer. (source)
To make these healthy date balls, all you need is a food processor and 5 ingredients. You’ll process the walnuts and shredded coconut in a food processor until crumbly, then add the dates, salt, and vanilla and process again.
Course: Snack
Servings: 24
Calories: 123kcal
These
DATE ENERGY BALLS are a quick & easy healthy snack. Made with
walnuts, coconut, and dates, they remind me of cookie dough!
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts , or other nut/seed of choice
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 cups soft Medjool dates , pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, process the walnuts and coconut until crumbly.
- Add in the dates, vanilla and sea salt and process again until a sticky, uniform batter is formed. (You can add a tablespoon of coconut oil, only if needed to help the mixture come together.) You don't want to over process, or the batter will become oily, so process until crumbly, but sticky when pressed between your fingers.
- Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons, then roll between your hands to form balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place in the fridge or freezer to set for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store the balls in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for an even longer shelf life. (I prefer them frozen, myself!)
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Full article at: detoxinista.com
Vegan Carrot Cake Energy Balls
Servings: 25 bites
Sweet + chewy
vegan energy balls filled with your favorite carrot cake flavors -
cinnamon, raisins, pecans, coconut, and carrots (duh!). The perfect
healthy snacking or dessert bite that takes minimal ingredients and less
than 15 minutes to whip up in your food processor.
Ingredients
Vegan Carrot Cake Energy Balls
- 1/2 cup pitted deglet or medjool dates (soak in hot water for 10 minutes if dried out)
- 1/2 cup black raisins
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ea. large carrot shredded (heaping 1/3 cup, packed)
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup pecans roasted
optional
- 1/3 cup finely shredded coconut flakes for rolling balls
Instructions
- Blend dates and raisins in food processor until blended.
- Add cashew butter and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Add almond flour and ground cinnamon. Blend until smooth.
- Add shredded carrots, pecans, and toasted coconut flakes and pulse until pecans are chopped and fully incorporated into mixture.
- Optional: roll into balls and coat with finely shredded coconut flakes.*
Full recipe at themindfulhapa.com
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