CHOCOLATE DATE ENERGY BALLS

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Eating just one of these healthy chocolate date energy balls satisfies my sweet tooth without added refined sugar. My recipe is a spinoff of an energy ball my daughter made for me when I was testing for my taekwondo black belt. -Barbara Estabrook, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped
3 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dried unsweetened tart cherries, chopped
1/4 cup deluxe mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
3 tablespoons sunflower kernels
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place dates, chocolate and cherries in a food processor; process until finely chopped about 1 minute. Add nuts, coconut and sunflower kernels; process until blended. Add oil and vanilla; process until mixture comes together. Roll into 12 balls. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Kerdi Alaka
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Overall, these energy balls are a good healthy snack. They're easy to make and they taste good. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quick and healthy snack.


Surat Khan
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These energy balls are a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding a little bit of milk or yogurt to make them more moist.


Zull Hasnain
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I had trouble getting the energy balls to hold together. I ended up adding a little bit of almond butter to help them stick together.


MICHEAL AMOOTI B
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These energy balls are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey or maple syrup.


Bhekumuzi Zuma
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These energy balls are a great way to use up leftover dates. I always have a few dates lying around, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.


Gavin Neke
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These energy balls are the perfect size for a quick snack. They're also really portable, so I can take them with me wherever I go.


Edris Amin999
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I love that these energy balls are vegan and gluten-free. They're the perfect snack for people with dietary restrictions.


Laswel Mollel
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These energy balls are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.


Md Rahul Molla
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These energy balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect sweet treat.


Falguni Ansari
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These energy balls are the perfect pre-workout snack. They give me the energy I need to power through my workout.


Ian Aquino
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I love that these energy balls are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids as a snack.


Mahdi Cali
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These are the best energy balls I've ever had! They're so rich and chocolatey, and they really do give me a boost of energy.


Mb Hasan
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These energy balls are a lifesaver when I'm short on time. They're so quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Munar Ali
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I love the combination of chocolate and dates. These energy balls are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Happy Uwayo
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These are my go-to snack when I'm on the run. They're filling and satisfying, and they help me power through my afternoon slump.


Brenga Minutz
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So easy to make and so delicious! I love that they're a healthy snack that doesn't taste like cardboard.


Asif khizer Bhatti
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These energy balls were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.