Description
A healthy snack that keeps the whole family energized!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Servings: 24 balls
Ingredients
Scale
Base Recipe:
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup natural nut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- Mini chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
- Crushed nuts
- Dried fruit
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Process dates until they form a paste. (Jack loves watching them transform!)
- Add oats and protein powder, pulse to combine.
- Add nut butter, honey, and vanilla. Process until well mixed.
- Add seeds and any extras. (Aliana’s favorite part – choosing the mix-ins!)
- Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Optional: Roll in coconut or cocoa powder.
- Chill to set.
Notes:
- Use soft, fresh dates
- Don’t over-process
- Georgia’s tip: toast the oats first
- Catrine’s secret: add cinnamon
Storage Tips:
- Keep in airtight container
- Layer with parchment
- Label with date made
- Freeze individually first
Nutritional Information (per ball):
- Calories: 95
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 2g