Energy balls are dense, energizing bites made from soft dates and ground nuts, enriched with cocoa and oats — the perfect healthy snack for work, a walk, or a quick energy boost before a workout. This recipe comes from modern healthy cuisine, inspired by the flavors of the Middle East and the Polish tradition of using nuts. The balls have a sweet-nutty flavor, a slight chocolate note from the cocoa, and a pleasant moist texture; they look appetizing served on a small plate, and when rolled in coconut flakes or cocoa, they gain a decorative character. They are vegan, contain no refined sugar (naturally sweetened with dates), and are suitable as a snack for both adults and children.
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Prepare the ingredients: check the dates, removing any pits if necessary. If the dates are hard or dry, place them in a bowl and cover with warm (not hot) water for 10–15 minutes to soften. After soaking, drain thoroughly in a sieve and pat dry with a paper towel.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes over medium heat, stirring every few seconds, until they become fragrant and lightly browned. Then cool them on a plate for 5–10 minutes — this will enhance the aroma.
Place the cooled nuts and oats into the blender or food processor. Pulse for 20–30 seconds until the nuts turn into coarser crumbs (not a complete paste). The goal is to achieve a texture: small pieces of nuts and ground oats.
Add the drained dates, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt to the ground nuts and flakes. If you are using peanut butter, add it now. Blend everything briefly in 30–60 second pulses until the mixture starts to stick together — pause and scrape down the mixture from the sides of the device with a spatula. The mixture should be moist, sticky, and able to be shaped into balls.
Prepare the surface for shaping: a small plate or board and a container with coconut flakes (if using). Take about 20–25 g of the mixture (approximately the size of a large ice cream scoop) and shape it into a ball in your hands — gently squeeze, rolling it between your palms until a smooth ball forms.
Coating the balls: roll each formed ball in coconut flakes (or in additional cocoa or ground nuts). To coat evenly, place the flakes on a small plate and roll the ball over the surface, applying slight pressure.
Place the prepared balls on a plate or in a container and put them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and gain a solid consistency. Serve chilled after removing.
Energy balls made from dates and nuts are a modern adaptation of a sweet treat known from the Middle East — dates have been a staple sweetener there for thousands of years, often combined with nuts as an easy travel snack.
Serve chilled on a small plate as a snack. They pair perfectly with green tea or coffee. You can arrange them in cupcake liners on a serving tray; for children, serve with a slice of apple.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. You can also freeze the balls on a flat tray (about 1–2 hours), then transfer them to a ziplock bag — in the freezer for up to 3 months. Cut off individual balls and thaw for 10–20 minutes at room temperature before serving.
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