Date Energy Balls

Loaded with protein boosting nuts, heart healthy flaxseed, chia seeds, and sweetened with dried fruit. These little energy balls are a perfect on-the-go snack!

📝 Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 7-8)
• 3/4 cup almonds, preferably raw
• 3/4 cup dried fruit (see note), chopped if necessary
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. 2In a bowl of a food processor, combine the pitted dates and almonds. Pulse until coarse crumb like consistency.
3. 3Add the remaining ingredients and process until well combined. The mixture should be sticky and easily stick together between two fingers. If the mixture seems dry, add 1 Tablespoon of water at a time.
4. 4Roll a tablespoon of the mixture into approximately 1-inch ball. Transfer to prepared sheet pan and repeat until all of the mixture has been rolled.
5. 5Refrigerate for about an hour or until the balls are firm. Store refrigerated in a closed container. Makes 20-23 balls.