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    Date Energy Balls

    May 20, 2017 , Updated May 30, 2024 Maria 8 Comments

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    A close up of some of theingrdients used to make the Greek Yogurt Goji Berry Almond Date Energy Bites

    Date Energy Balls -a healthy snack guaranteed to satisfy the munchies, no matter when that feeling hits!

    A single Greek Yogurt Goji Berry Almond Date Energy Bite covered in coconut.
    Date Energy Balls

    Be prepared.

    No one is immune to the munchies -whether you experience them in the middle of the afternoon or in the middle of the night.

    Perhaps you get that feeling as soon as you wake up in the morning and you don’t always have the time to make yourself a proper breakfast. Instead of relying on highly processed commercial foods, try these little bites to tie you over to your next meal.

    Let’s take a closer look at just a few of the wholesome ingredients which are part of these energy bites.

    Almonds, Cacao nibs and Goji Berries in their natural state.

    Almonds: As you’ve probably heard, almonds are truly nutritional powerhouses, providing you with some important anti-oxidants and nutrients. Almonds are also high in protein and fiber, which can contribute to reducing your overall daily food intake. This is always beneficial if you are trying to maintain a healthy weight.  Be mindful of the portion size – a one-ounce serving is equivalent to 23 nuts… so start counting ?

    Cacao nibs: These unprocessed crunchy bits of raw cacao are the broken-up pieces of the cacao bean. Cacao is considered a superfood due to the high levels of the antioxidants flavanols and polyphenols; not to mention that it is one of the best dietary sources of magnesium.

    Goji Berries: These chewy nutritional jewels, native to China, have traditionally been steeped to obtain a hot beverage. They are available throughout the year in North America in a dried form. They are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C.  I will usually purchase my berries in a natural health food store.

    So now that we know the facts about the nutritional benefits of just a few of the ingredients found in these Greek Yogurt Goji Berry Almond Date Energy Bites, let me show you how easily this recipe comes together.

    A look at the ingredients after they have been processed.

    Start by pulsing some dates and almonds in a food processor for about 30 seconds. Add the sunflower seeds, goji berries, cacao nibs, dried cranberries and a pinch of salt and pulse for another 30 seconds or so until your mixture forms a clump. The longer you pulse this mixture, the finer the ingredients will become.

    The addition of greek yogurt to the blendarized ingredients.

    Add the yogurt and simply whirl the mixture one final time.  It’s now time to dish out some energy bites. Feel free to make smaller or bigger balls. Once the balls are portioned, roll them between the palms of your damp hands.

    Cocoa covered Greek Yogurt Goji Berry Almond Date Energy Bites

    If desired, you can roll these bites in unsweetened shredded coconut or even cocoa. Place them in the refrigerator and then whenever you get a case of the munchies, you are ready!

    DATE RECIPES WE LOVE:

    Ricotta Stuffed Medjool Dates

    Date Bran Muffins

    Almond Date Biscotti

    Oat Bran Cookies

    Unsweetened shredded coconut covered Energy Bites.

    Recipe origins

    It’s no wonder why there is such an abundance of recipes when it comes to energy and protein bites. The ingredients are easily interchangeable and there is a lot of nutrition that can be packed in these little power balls. As an added bonus, they are totally adaptable to one’s dietary specifications. Undoubtedly, the perfect snack food and so much healthier than any store bought equivalent. Whoever came up with this original idea was truly a genius.

    A couple of years ago, I came across this recipe for Yogurt Protein Bites. I liked the idea of incorporating a tart, almost sour taste (in the form of Greek yogurt) to balance out the sweetness of the dates. As an added bonus, the yogurt will contribute to the overall protein content of our little balls of goodness.

    This recipe for these almond date balls will quickly become your go-to snack food when you need a quick pick-me-up!

    THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.

    Ciao for now,

    Maria 

    ★★★★★ If you have made this recipe for healthy date balls, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

    A bowl of unsweetened shredded coconut covered Greek Yogurt Goji Berry Almond Date Energy Bites

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    A bowl of shredded coconut covered Greek Yogurt Goji Berry Almond Date Energy Bites

    Date Energy Balls

    Date Energy Balls- a healthy snack guaranteed to satisfy the munchies, no matter when that feeling hits!
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    Course: snack/breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 bites
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    • 10-12 large Medjool dates pitted
    • 1 cup almonds whole
    • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds unsalted
    • 2 tablespoons goji berries
    • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
    • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries unsweetened
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
    • OPTIONAL: unsweetened shredded coconut or cocoa powder for rolling

    Instructions

    • Combine the dates and almonds in a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds.
    • Add the sunflower seeds, goji berries, cacao nibs, cranberries and salt.
    • Pulse for about 30 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved.
    • Add the yogurt and pulse until incorporated.
    • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls with damp hands.
    • Place in fridge.
    • Optional: roll balls in unsweetened shredded coconut or cocoa powder.
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    Notes

    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bite | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Maria Vannelli is a retired dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    1. Paul

      May 01, 2023 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t have, and couldn’t find a few of the ingredients, even at a couple of health food stores but made a version of them anyway. Started with the base of medjool dates and almonds then added a few currants, dried apricots, salt and yoghurt. Ate some rolled in powdered peanut butter and some without; either way, delicious. So simple, and with an endless number of possible variations, I think these will be a favourite for a while.

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      • Maria

        June 25, 2023 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks so much for sharing Paul!

        Reply
    2. Susan Burch

      December 04, 2017 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      we chatted in instagram about the exchange of coconut milk yogurt. It worked out fine. Although, mine looked a little to wet so I just chunked some granola with pecans in there there and they’re so delicious. Definitely will remake these. Thank you for the recipe.

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      • Maria

        December 04, 2017 at 9:51 am

        Fantastic Susan! You have just created a new recipe! Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment ♥♥♥ Have a great day!

        Reply
    3. Barbarito-Levitt Paula

      May 23, 2017 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      I would love to have a few of these just about now! Terrific go too power treat Maria, I am sending the recipe to my college aged daughter.

      Reply
      • Maria

        May 24, 2017 at 6:27 pm

        Hard to stop at just one… thanks goodness they are healthy 🙂 Thanks for dropping by Paula ♥

        Reply
    4. Julia @ Happy Foods Tube

      May 20, 2017 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      I wouldn’t have thought myself of using Greek yogurt to make energy bites but I love it! Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Maria

        May 20, 2017 at 8:56 am

        My pleasure Julia! We just love our Greek Yogurt 🙂 Thanks for dropping by ♥

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