Chocolate Tahini Date Energy Balls
These Chocolate Tahini Date Energy Balls taste like chocolate truffles. Easy, satisfying and perfect for snacking.
Servings: 12
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 10 medjool dates pitted
- 140 g cashew butter
- 90 g tahini
- 50 g desiccated coconut
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 75 g sesame seeds for rolling
Instructions
- Put everything, except the sesame seeds, in the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Scoop the mixture out and weigh out 12 balls, each at 40g.
- Pour the sesame seeds out onto a plate and roll each energy ball over them to completely coat.
- Arrange on a tray lined with greaseproof paper and place into the fridge for a couple of hours to set.
- Then store in the fridge in an airtight container until hunger strikes.
Notes
Cashew butter. This can be subbed for almond butter and also peanut butter but that will change the flavour of the energy balls significantly.
Cacao powder. This can be subbed for cocoa powder.
Storing. These energy balls will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Freezing. These energy balls can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months.
US customary measurements: These US measurements for the ingredients provided are based on a conversion calculator. This recipe was tested with metric measurements and I recommend using a digital scale to weigh ingredients for the most accurate results. READ MORE >>> Why you should always weigh vs measuring with cups
Nutrition information: Please note that the nutrition information provided below is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. Please seek a professional nutritionist’s advice for further clarification.
The nutrition serving is for 1 energy ball.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2.3mg