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Seven energy balls with chocolate chips piled on a terracotta plate. One ball has a bite taken out of it.

Date Energy Balls

By Sweet July

The perfect on-the-go snack to boost your energy levels!

Serves: 12

The star of this healthy snack are Medjool dates—tasty and packed with nutritional value.

Make them ahead of time (and store them in the refrigerate or freezer) until you need a pick-me-up.

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A hand with black painted nails picks up a protein ball from a tan plate containing several more. Brown chocolate chips dot the snack.

Ingredients

- 2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 2 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

step 1

Add all ingredients into a food processor (except chocolate chips) and pulse until combined. Fold in chocolate chips, if desired. Use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to form balls using 1-2 tbsp of mixture. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to eat.

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Date Energy Balls

The star of this healthy snack are Medjool dates—tasty and packed with nutritional value.

Ingredients