Vegan Energy Balls with Dates and Nuts

Cook: 15 minmedium
Vegan Energy Balls with Dates and Nuts

No-bake vegan energy balls made from dates, nuts, and cocoa powder with vanilla. Mix ingredients in a food processor, roll into balls, and coat with optional toppings like coconut, cocoa powder, chia seeds, sesame, or cacao nibs. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Ingredients

  • 6 ½ oz dates, dried and pitted, whole
    figs1:1vegandried-fruit

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  • 3 ½ oz almonds or hazelnuts, chopped
    walnuts1:1vegannuts

    texture slightly softer

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  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
    carob powder1:1vegancaffeine-free

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  • ½ bean vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to a food processor and mix well.

  2. 2

    Roll the mixture into small balls by hand.

  3. 3

    Optional: coat the balls in coconut flakes, cocoa powder, chia seeds, sesame, or cacao nibs.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips

Tip 1

The mixture is sticky when rolling; wet your hands slightly for easier handling.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Make Ahead

Make up to 5 days in advance; store covered in the refrigerator.

Serve With

Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator as a snack or dessert.

Common Mistakes

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Do not skip the optional coating step to avoid sticky residue when handling.

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Do not store at room temperature to avoid texture degradation.

Substitutions

dates
figs1:1vegandried-fruit

sweetener swap

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almonds
walnuts1:1vegannuts

texture slightly softer

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cocoa powder
carob powder1:1vegancaffeine-free

milder flavor

Full guide →
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