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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Treats » Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls | 10 Minute Recipe

    Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls | 10 Minute Recipe

    Published: Sep 19, 2016 · Modified: Oct 1, 2019 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    These deliciously healthy Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls are the perfect mid-afternoon 'pick-me-up' or post-workout energy boost. No-bake, quick, easy... and so darn yummy!

    A close up of energy balls filled with dates and oats in a bowl

    Don't be fooled by the intro to this recipe. I don't eat these Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls after a workout. In fact, you will NOT see me at a gym... ever! BUT I know that lots of you out there are fab little gym bunnies - and so these balls would be perfect for a post-sweat session.

    A pile of bliss balls sitting on a napkin in a small white bowl

    A close up of energy balls showing the oats and dates they are made of, piled in a small white bowlAnd they're also perfect as a healthy little energy boost at any time of the day. In fact, these little babies got me through a whole heap of 3am feeds when Will was a newborn. It was either that or I'd work my way through a handful of peanut M&Ms. No judging!!! Yep these energy balls were certainly the healthier option.

    A pile of energy bliss balls on a napkin in a small bowl

    A close up of an energy ball showing the texture of dates, oats and nuts

    I also love that these are incredibly quick and easy to whip up. In fact, if you've got a spare 10 minutes, you'll have a batch ready in the fridge (ps. you can also store these in the freezer in an airtight container so you've got snacks on hand whenever you need them... umm talk about being organised!!!).

    A close up of energy balls showing the oats and dates they are made of, piled in a small white bowl

    Anyway, these really do have the ultimate flavour combination. Nuts, dates, honey, oats and a little vanilla extract makes these energy balls taste just like a caramel flavoured dessert - and who on earth doesn't love a guilt-free dessert!?

    Small round energy balls piled on a napkin in a white bowl

    Enjoy xx

    PS - If you're a fan of energy balls, then make sure you also check out my Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls and my Double Choc Bliss Balls too!

    PPS - Just to be clear... there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating Peanut M&Ms at 3am in the morning. In fact, I highly recommend it. 🙂

    A small white bowl filled with a napkin and bliss balls

    Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls

    These deliciously healthy Nutty Date & Oat Energy Balls are the perfect mid-afternoon 'pick-me-up' or post-workout energy boost. No-bake, quick, easy... and so darn yummy!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Snacks
    Cuisine: Healthy Snacks
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 serves
    Calories: 197kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 110 g (1 cup) roasted almonds roughly chopped
    • 135 g (1 ½ cups) rolled oats
    • 200 g (1 cup) medjool dates pitted
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • pinch sea salt
    • 85 g (¼ cup) honey
    • 65 g (¼ cup) peanut butter

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Line a flat tray with baking paper and set aside.
    • Place the chopped roasted almonds and the rolled oats into a bowl.
    • Place the medjool dates into a blender and chop for 30 seconds or until small chunks remain.
    • Add the chopped dates to the bowl.
    • Place the vanilla extract, sea salt, honey and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl.
    • Melt together in 30 second bursts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes (stirring between each interval).
    • Pour the liquid into the bowl and mix together until completely combined.
    • Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared tray.
    • Place the tray into the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days (you can also freeze the balls).

    Thermomix Method

    • Line a flat tray with baking paper and set aside.
    • Place the roasted almonds into the Thermomix bowl and roughly chop by pressing Turbo 3-4 times. Set aside in a bowl.
    • Place the medjool dates into the Thermomix bowl and chop by pressing Turbo 8-10 times or until the dates resemble small chunks. Add the chopped dates to the almonds.
    • Place the vanilla extract, sea salt, honey and peanut butter into the Thermomix bowl. Melt together for 3 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2.
    • Add the rolled oats, dates and almonds to the Thermomix bowl and mix on Reverse Speed 3 for 10 seconds or until completely combined (use the spatula to help).
    • Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared tray.
    • Place the tray into the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days (you can also freeze the balls).

    Notes

    The dates will be sticky once chopped - they should resemble small chunks.
    You can substitute the roasted almonds for any other roasted nuts.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    1. Julie Chudleigh

      June 11, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      I made them for a socially distanced gathering of family but I had to test one first! I may need to make a new batch before my guests arrive! Delicious!

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      • Lucy

        June 12, 2020 at 6:14 am

        Oh that's fantastic! I'm so glad you liked them!

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