Date Energy Balls
Date Energy Balls are perfect if you need an afternoon “pick-me-up” without over-indulging! Full of good for you ingredients all rolled into one perfect bite. Great for a post-workout snack.
Date Energy Balls
These date energy balls of goodness is just what you need to crush those afternoon cravings!
The Powerballs will give you an afternoon jolt of energy, curb your sweet tooth cravings, and you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging because they are Paleo and Whole30 approved!
All the sweetness comes from the coconut and dates and not refined sugar, or chemical preservatives that you can’t pronounce. These are fun for treating yourself and still maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
If you need a little something extra, try these Protein Balls, this Date Smoothie, or these Breakfast Bars! They are super delicious and easy to make.
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Ingredients Needed
- dates (Medjool variety)
- coconut
- macadamia nuts
- cocoa powder
How to make Date Energy Balls
First: In a food processor, add the macadamia nuts and coconut flakes. Pulse until they are in small pieces. Remove and set aside.
Second: Place the dates in the food processor bowl. Pulse until the dates are small pieces.
Third: Add the the nuts, coconut, and cocoa powder to the dates in the food processor. Pulse until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
Fourth: Remove the mixture and place in a bowl. Scoop into 1 inch balls. Toss in toasted coconut flakes to lightly dust the outside. store until ready to eat.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Are energy balls good for you?
Yes! They are packed full of healthy fiber, fat, and protein!
What can I use instead of dates?
You can make them with chickpeas and oats but they won’t have the sweetness in them and you will have to add honey to get them to stick together.
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How do you store them?
Store in an air tight container for up to 1 week. Feel free to freeze them for up to 2 months.
Do they give you energy?
they are full of nutrients so they can boost energy and are the perfect way to curb any cravings you may get in the afternoon!
Can I use a different nut?
You can use any nut that you like but remember that not all nuts are “paleo” so just be sure to check what you food plan requires.
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Quick to make, only 4 ingredients, and travel well. Keep a bag of Date Energy Balls with you for those cravings!
Date Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dates you can use Medjool but for this recipe, I used Deglet Noor
- 1/3 cup Macadamia Nuts dry roasted
- 1/3 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/4 cup cocoa I used this brand of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 cup coconut flakes toasted and crushed small
Instructions
- In a food processor, process the dates until they are in small pieces. This will be very sticky.
- Remove the dates and wipe out the processor bowl.
- Add the macadamia nuts and unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Pulse until they are chopped into small pieces.
- Add the dates back in and the cocoa powder.
- Pulse until the cocoa powder is incorporated into the date mixture.
- Remove mixture and place in a bowl.
- If the mixture still doesn’t look like it is incorporated all the way, knead a few more times in the bowl.
- With lightly greased hands, roll the mixture into 1 inch balls or use an ice cream scoop to portion it.
- When all the powerballs are rolled, toss them in a bowl of the toasted coconut flakes to lightly dust the outside of them.
- Roll slightly in your hands to press the coconut into the balls a little more.
- Store in an air-tight container until ready to eat.
Notes
- Store in an air tight container for up to 1 week. Feel free to freeze them for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
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I always crash about 230 PM. These would seriously come in handy!! Thanks so much!
Mmm I need these!! They look sooo yummy!!!!
Perfect healthy snack! I love these!!! Perfect to bring with me for after yoga!
These are literally the PERFECT afternoon pick me up!!!!
I love everything about these perfect little bites!
These are perfect snack for my drive home from work. I always want a little something that’s healthy so I don’t devour everything in my path when I get home. I love all the ingredients in these power balls, especially the macadamia nuts!
These are literally the PERFECT afternoon pick me up!!!!
So yummy! I used almonds instead of macadamia nuts for an Almond Joy flavour. Thanks for the recipe.
Ps – My kids love it too!
I am so glad you liked them! Almond Joy is my fave so I will have to try it next time I make a batch. Thanks for the idea!
So yummy! I used almonds instead of macadamia nuts for an Almond Joy flavour. Thanks for the recipe.
Ps – My kids love it too!
So yummy! I used almonds instead of macadamia nuts for an Almond Joy flavour. Thanks for the recipe.
Ps – My kids love it too!
This looks like such an addicting snack! I love the combination of flavors!
Thank you, Madi! They are addicting!
This looks like such an addicting snack! I love the combination of flavors!
This looks like such an addicting snack! I love the combination of flavors!
I love everything about these! From the dates, which I could devour solo, to the coconut and macadamia nuts. SO SO good.
I love dates too!
I love everything about these! From the dates, which I could devour solo, to the coconut and macadamia nuts. SO SO good.
Perfect healthy snack! I love these!!! Perfect to bring with me for after yoga!
That is the perfect time for one or three!
These are perfect snack for my drive home from work. I always want a little something that’s healthy so I don’t devour everything in my path when I get home. I love all the ingredients in these power balls, especially the macadamia nuts!
I agree! keeps your hunger at bay until dinner!
Mmm I need these!! They look sooo yummy!!!!
Thank you!
I always crash about 230 PM. These would seriously come in handy!! Thanks so much!
me too!! These will certainly help!
I love everything about these perfect little bites!
Thank you!
That’s great! Last night, we threw a party with our friends in LA, a chef that inspires us to lead a healthyish lifestyle on the daily. Amidst the spirited performances by a marching band and guests fueled by cocktails, restaurant served up an array of dishes, from sorrel grain bowls to almond butter sandwiches to elderberry fermented salt popcorn were devoured with abandon. But the one snack that stood out was called… power balls. I LOVE IT and Thanks for your sharing!
That’s great! Last night, we threw a party with our friends in LA, a chef that inspires us to lead a healthyish lifestyle on the daily. Amidst the spirited performances by a marching band and guests fueled by cocktails, restaurant served up an array of dishes, from sorrel grain bowls to almond butter sandwiches to elderberry fermented salt popcorn were devoured with abandon. But the one snack that stood out was called… power balls. I LOVE IT and Thanks for your sharing!
I hope for lottery wins on a frequent basis. Sometimes I get them but it’s only ever the pointless miniscule prize of £2.80 (why??????). I’m almost ashamed to admit it, but I was addicted to checking my inbox for good news from lottery HQ around this time last year, when a win would have been a deal breaker on a big school decision for us.
If I’m honest my go-to is cake or chocolate when I’m down but I know these power balls would vanish in about 30 seconds in my house if I got myself out of depression mode enough to make them – so I guess that’s a win.
They will kick some cravings too!!
I hope for lottery wins on a frequent basis. Sometimes I get them but it’s only ever the pointless miniscule prize of £2.80 (why??????). I’m almost ashamed to admit it, but I was addicted to checking my inbox for good news from lottery HQ around this time last year, when a win would have been a deal breaker on a big school decision for us.
If I’m honest my go-to is cake or chocolate when I’m down but I know these power balls would vanish in about 30 seconds in my house if I got myself out of depression mode enough to make them – so I guess that’s a win.
These are great!! The perfect snack for any time of day. Definitely for me, especially when I like dates so much 🙂
Thank you Winnie!
These are great!! The perfect snack for any time of day. Definitely for me, especially when I like dates so much 🙂
These are great!! The perfect snack for any time of day. Definitely for me, especially when I like dates so much 🙂
Thanks so much! I will!
This is awesome J!! I love all the ingredients in this, especially the Macadamia nuts! because it’s healthy I can eat it without ANY guilt! 😀
I love that it’s called Power Balls too – we called them Bliss Balls in Australia!
We can combine them and call them BLiss-Power!
This is awesome J!! I love all the ingredients in this, especially the Macadamia nuts! because it’s healthy I can eat it without ANY guilt! 😀
I love that it’s called Power Balls too – we called them Bliss Balls in Australia!
This is awesome J!! I love all the ingredients in this, especially the Macadamia nuts! because it’s healthy I can eat it without ANY guilt! 😀
I love that it’s called Power Balls too – we called them Bliss Balls in Australia!
These look really yummy! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned to my snack board & shared.Hope to see you again soon!
Thanks so much!
I love anything with dates and these look so tasty! Thanks for stopping by Throwback Thursday! We can’t wait to see what you’ll have for us next week!
Mollie
Thanks Mollie!
Oh yum! My kids will love these. I already have ideas for different versions — with different nuts, add flax, etc. And the name is very cheeky! Lol – found you on Link Palooza — happy I found you. 😀
These look good. I’ve made some power balls in the past and they are so great to grab when running out the door. Visiting from Friday Favorites.
Thanks so much! I love them too and keep a batch with me! They have saved me from the drive-thru more than once!
Great recipe. Sounds very good 🙂 Need to pin this to my baking board.
Thanks Jeanette! They are keeping me from slipping on my clean eating plan for sure!
Great recipe. Sounds very good 🙂 Need to pin this to my baking board.
Great recipe. Sounds very good 🙂 Need to pin this to my baking board.
These are the prettiest powerballs I’ve ever seen. I love macadamia nuts, they are perfect for energy balls.
Haha! Love the name of these! And they sound (and look) super tasty! 🙂
I was debating on the name but was feeling a little risque that day:)
Haha! Love the name of these! And they sound (and look) super tasty! 🙂
Haha! Love the name of these! And they sound (and look) super tasty! 🙂
These look good! I’ve got a date and almond ball recipe on my blog, so I’m definitely a fan of date-sweetened treats. Need to put some cocoa powder in mine next time!
Thanks Brandon! I don’t do too many Paleo recipes but since I try to practice it most of the time and the ladies at the gym were begging for something:) I love the high fat cocoa at Pensey’s Spices too.
I love these. It’s amazing how satisfying they can be and really take the edge off a sweet tooth. However, because I am less mature than my 13 yo son, I think I have to re-name them. I can’t say ‘powerballs’ without falling apart.
I am still giggling but thought I should start being a little cheeky. I am like that in real life and it is hard to come across in writing without too many dirty-minded comments and swear words. I am like a sailor a lot of the time…
I’m trying to cut out sugar for a while so this is the perfect looking recipe for when I want a sweet treat that doesn’t have added processed sugar. YUM!
From reading your recipe I already can imagine how this snack (or dessert maybe?) would be such a great entertainer in my house… bookmarked it!