Date Balls
SnackThe perfect treat to hit your sweet tooth without any feelings of guilt!
Calories204kcal
Carbs16.3g
Protein4.6g
Fats13.8g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
Date balls are an excellent high energy snack made from nuts and dried fruit that can be consumed after exercise.
Health Benefits
cashew nuts are a great source of unsaturated fats, which can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body’s cells.
Expert Tips
other nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts would also work well in this recipe.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Medjool dates
- 12 tbsp Cashew nuts (150g, raw unsalted cashews)
- 4 tbsp Desiccated coconut
- 1 Lemon (juice of ½ a lemon and grated rind of 1 lemon)
Instructions
- Remove pits from dates and soak for 1 hour.
- Blend dates to the pulp with a small amount of water.
- Blend cashew nuts into small pieces.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well mixed.
- Using your hands, roll the mix in golf ball-sized portions.
- Roll each ball over a plate covered in desiccated coconut to coat.
- Makes 15 balls.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve.
Notes
1 portion of "Date Balls" is equivalent to 76g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 16.3gProtein: 4.6gFat: 13.8gSaturated Fat: 5.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.8gSodium: 7.9mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 13.9gVitamin A: 1.5ugVitamin C: 11.1mgCalcium: 20.9mgIron: 1.6mg
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