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Wholesome Fruit and Nut Energy Balls

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Quick, tasty, and healthy energy balls made from simple pantry staples like nuts, dried fruits, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for on-the-go snacking and packed with nourishing ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 150g) Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup (about 140g) raw almonds
  • ½ cup (about 60g) walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ¼ cup (about 20g) unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup (about 60g) natural peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: ¼ cup (about 40g) dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons protein powder

Instructions

  1. If dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
  2. Add almonds and walnuts to a food processor and pulse 10-15 times until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add pitted dates, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and sea salt to the nuts. Pulse until mixture starts to clump but still has visible nut bits.
  4. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract. Pulse a few more times until mixture sticks together. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more peanut butter sparingly.
  5. Stir in dark chocolate chips or protein powder by hand if using.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Do not overprocess nuts to avoid turning them into nut butter. Use fresh Medjool dates for best binding. If mixture is too sticky when rolling, wet hands slightly or chill longer. If too crumbly, add more peanut butter or a splash of honey. Store chilled for best texture and flavor.

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