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    By Emily Leary. Last updated Apr 25, 2022. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Date energy balls

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    These date energy balls are super easy to make with just three ingredients: dates, granola and dark chocolate.

    A lot of energy ball recipes used rolled oats, which works fine, but using granola means you get a lovely toasted flavour, so it's my go to when making these lovely little energy bites.

    I like to use quite a plain granola, just toasted with a little honey, for example, to let the flavour of the oats and dates really shine through.

    To make these energy balls, you'll simply pop the dates, granola and a dash of water in your food processor and whizz to a paste before rolling into balls and drizzling with dark chocolate.

    It really is super simple and they make wonderful little treats to keep in the fridge for a bitesize energy boost whenever you need one.

    Here's the full recipe for my date energy balls.

    Ingredients

    • 200 g (1¼ cups) pitted dates
    • 100 g (1 cup) granola vegan if required
    • 50 g (2 oz) dark chocolate (bittersweet)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Food processor
    • Baking paper

    Instructions

    Put the dates and granola into a food processor with 2 tbsp of water.

    Blitz on high speed until the mixture is well broken down and sticky.

    Roll into 16 little balls - about 20g (0.7oz) each - and place on baking paper.

    Melt the dark chocolate in a small bowl and either dip the balls in to cover, or drizzle the chocolate over the top.

    Leave to set and then enjoy!

    Chill in the fridge to enjoy when you need a little energy boost.

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    Date Energy Balls

    These date energy balls are super easy to make with just three ingredients: dates, granola and dark chocolate.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Desserts and sweet treats
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 16 energy balls
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    • 200 g (1¼ cups) pitted dates
    • 100 g (1 cup) granola vegan if required
    • 50 g (2 oz) dark chocolate (bittersweet)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Food processor
    • Baking paper

    Instructions

    • Put the dates and granola into a food processor with 2 tbsp of water.
    • Blitz on high speed until the mixture is well broken down and sticky.
    • Roll into 16 little balls - about 20g (0.7oz) each - and place on baking paper.
    • Melt the dark chocolate in a small bowl and either dip the balls in to cover, or drizzle the chocolate over the top.
    • Leave to set and then enjoy!

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    Notes

    Chill in the fridge to enjoy when you need a little energy boost.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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