Maple Walnut Energy Balls
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.
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- 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.