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Healthy Almond, Oat & Date Balls

These deliciously Healthy Almond, Oat & Date Balls are the perfect mid-afternoon 'pick-me-up' or post-workout energy boost. No-bake, quick, easy... literally 10 minutes to make!
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy Snacks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 20 serves
Calories: 99kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Food processor or Thermomix
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 110 g (1 cup) roasted almonds roughly chopped
  • 135 g (1 ½ cups) rolled oats or quick 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 crunchy or smooth

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 with the dry ingredients and mix together until completely combined.
  • Roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared tray.
  • Place the tray into the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.

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 for 10 seconds on Reverse, Speed 3 or until completely combined (use the spatula to help).
  • Roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared tray.
  • Place the tray into the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
  • You can substitute the almonds with a different type of roasted nut, such as hazelnuts, pecans or peanuts. Or use a combination of roasted nuts.
  • Make sure that the medjool dates are pitted, or pitt them before processing!
  • Medjool dates are often found in the fresh fruit & vegetable section of the supermarket, rather than the baking section.
  • The dates will be sticky once chopped - they should resemble small chunks.
  • Either crunchy or smooth peanut butter is fine to use. You can even make your own.
  • Store - in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze - in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg