November 23rd, 2024
Recipes
Berry and Date Energy Balls
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 10"
This healthy energy ball recipe delivers delivers a big punch of berry flavor. The base of these bite-sized treats is a blend of sunflower seeds, dates, and soft dried berries. It's then boosted with optional additions of protein powder and highly nutritious camu powder. If you're a true berry lover, the crushed strawberry coating gives for extra tart flavor and eye-popping color.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
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Energy Ball
- 2 cups dried berries of choice (not freeze-dried)
- 1 3/4 cups sunflower seeds and/or almonds
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates
- 5 tablespoons berry-flavored protein powder (Note 1)
- 2 teaspoons goji berry powder or camu powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice Rolling (Optional)
- 1 (12 ounce) pack freeze-dried strawberries (we use these)
Instructions
- Step 1: If the dates seem dry, soak them in warm water for 30 to 90 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Combine all ingredients, except the optional freeze-dried berries, in a food processor. Blend until the mixture balls up and the large seed pieces are broken down, about 3 to 5 minutes. Rest the processor and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Step 3: Use your hands to roll the dough into ping-pong sized balls.
- Step 4 (Optional): For the optional coating, crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a powder in the food processor. Transfer the berry powder to a dish. Roll the balls in the berry powder to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled, or directly from frozen for that extra chewy bite.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: We used Vega Berry Protein in these. The protein powder can also be substituted with any of your favorite non-berry flavored protein powders or an equivalent amount of additional nuts or seeds.
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Nutrition
This healthy energy ball recipe delivers delivers a big punch of berry flavor. The base of these bite-sized treats is a blend of sunflower seeds, dates, and soft dried berries. It's then boosted with optional additions of protein powder and highly nutritious camu powder. If you're a true berry lover, the crushed strawberry coating gives for extra tart flavor and eye-popping color.
How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo
Shopping List
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Energy Ball
- 2 cups dried berries of choice (not freeze-dried)
- 1 3/4 cups sunflower seeds and/or almonds
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates
- 5 tablespoons berry-flavored paleo protein powder (Note 1)
- 2 teaspoons goji berry powder or camu powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice Rolling (Optional)
- 1 (12 ounce) pack freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Step 1: If the dates seem dry, soak them in warm water for 30 to 90 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Combine all ingredients, except the optional freeze-dried berries, in a food processor. Blend until the mixture balls up and the large seed pieces are broken down, about 3 to 5 minutes. Rest the processor and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Step 3: Use your hands to roll the dough into ping-pong sized balls.
- Step 4 (Optional): For the optional coating, crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a powder in the food processor. Transfer the berry powder to a dish. Roll the balls in the berry powder to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled, or directly from frozen for that extra chewy bite.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: A berry-flavored protein powder goes exceptionally well in these, but can also be substituted with plain or vanilla protein powder. You may also use an equivalent amount of additional nuts or seeds instead of protein powder.
Nutrition
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Berry and Date Energy Balls
PT10M 2 cups dried berries of choice (not freeze-dried) 1 3/4 cups sunflower seeds and/or almonds 1 cup pitted medjool dates 5 tablespoons berry-flavored protein powder (Note 1) 2 teaspoons goji berry powder or camu powder (optional) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 (12 ounce) pack freeze-dried strawberries (we use these) Gluten Free Paleo Vegan 16 Servings
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