Maple Walnut Energy Balls

Name: Maple Walnut Energy Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups walnuts, plus 1/4 cup for coating; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates); 3 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp vanilla; 1/4 tsp salt

Total Time

20 Mins

Serves

Serving Size

1 energy ball

Meal

Breakfast Snack

Description

Need a mid-day energy boost? These easy, no-bake Maple Walnut Energy Balls combine walnuts, oats, dates, maple syrup and are rolled in diced walnuts for added crunch.

Ingredients

2 cups walnuts, plus 1/4 cup for coating
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates)
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt

PREPARATION

Add 2 cups walnuts, oats, dates, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and the dough forms together into cohesive balls, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Finely dice the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and add to a plate.
Form the dough into 16 balls and roll each ball in the diced walnuts to coat. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.

NUTRITION

Calories: 179 cal
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 37 mg
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 12 g
Added Sugars: 0.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Calcium: 30 mg
Iron: 0.7 mg
Potassium: 329 mg