Date Protein Balls
These Date Protein Balls are a delicious combination of natural sweetness, healthy fats, and fiber. Made with dates, oats, peanut butter, and coconut, they’re the perfect no-bake snack for a quick energy boost or a healthy breakfast on the go.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 protein balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1 cup dates (pits removed) (250g)
1 ½ cups oats (150g)
½ cup crunchy peanut butter (120g)
3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
3 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
2 tablespoons seeds (mix of pumpkin, sunflower, and linseeds)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons shredded coconut
Instructions
- Blend the dates in a food processor to make a thick paste.
- Transfer the date paste to a bowl and stir in the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, dried cranberries, seeds, and vanilla extract. If the mixture is too dry, add more peanut butter.
- Using damp hands, roll the mixture into small balls (about 20-24). Roll each ball in shredded coconut.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before eating.
Notes
Add extra protein by including a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
Switch out seeds for chia, hemp, or your preferred mix.
Try different sweeteners like agave syrup or date syrup instead of maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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