If you’re craving something sweet but want to stay on the healthy path, these energy balls with dates, chocolate, tahini, and oats are just the thing!
They are very easy to make, require no baking, and are perfect for when you want a quick snack with substance. The dates provide natural sweetness, the tahini adds depth to the flavor, the oats are filling, and the chocolate… simply takes the result to the next level. One bite is enough to give you energy and get you through your day without feeling guilty.
Energy balls with tahini and oats
If you're craving something sweet but want to stay on the healthy path, these energy balls with dates, chocolate, tahini, and oats are just the thing! They are very easy to make, require no baking, and are perfect for when you want a quick snack with substance.
Ingredients
- 100 grams dates, measured with the pit
- 50 grams oat flakes
- 120 grams mixed nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews…
- 30 grams cocoa
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 50 grams raw tahini
- 50 grams honey
- 55 grams smooth peanut butter
Instructions
- Place the dates in a bowl and add hot water to cover them. Leave them to soak for 30 minutes.
- Place the dates in a food processor with a metal blade along with all the other ingredients. Blend on high speed until you have a paste. If there are small pieces of nuts left, that’s fine. Press the mixture with two fingers and if it sticks together, then stop. If it doesn’t, add 1-2 teaspoons of almond milk or water.
- Form small balls with the mixture, about the size of a walnut. Store in the refrigerator in a container with a lid. They will keep for 15 days.
