4 Ingredient Date Balls (2024)

Published: Oct 11, 2021 · Modified: Nov 30, 2021 by Annie. · This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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4 Ingredient Date Balls are the perfect vegan snack.

I really enjoy the convenience of these date balls too!

4 Ingredient Date Balls

This is a simple vegan snack that can easily be mistaken as a treat.
Even better, these date balls are bite sized making the convenient to eat.

Have you tried m recipe for Baked Peanut Butter Granola Balls?

By substituting the honey with maple syrup in that recipe, it can also be a vegan energy treat.
This recipe however, is not baked like that one is.

Are you confused about which vegan milk is the best to use in your recipes?
Here is what you need to know about choosing the right vegan milk..

You may be wondering are energy balls good for you.

Like with anything else, the food is only as good for you as the ingredients that are put into the food.
That is, if you keep it to healthy ingredients, the end product should turn out healthy too.

This recipe for date balls is made with healthier ingredients.

Ingredients are known ingredients that you have probably enjoyed before.
There is no added sugar in this recipe.

People ask what can I use instead of dates in energy balls.

I will start by telling you why there are dates in this recipe.
The dates are used for flavor, sweetening, and most importantly, to bind together the other ingredients.

if you take out the dates then you will need to find another ingredient(s) that will do those three things in your recipe.
You can use maple syrup or honey however, you may need to adjust the other ingredients to make this work (balls roll and stick together rolled).
Another idea is for you to use peanut butter, again adjusting ingredients as needed.

Tips for making coconut date balls

Using dried dates is possible in this recipe. However, keep in mind that those dates should not have any other ingredients (sugar)added to them and should probably be soaked in warm water (about a half hour) to plump them up.
Here are some more great tips for you.

1. This recipe is made with almond flour. You could use an almond meal as an alternative however, do not use regular flour as regular flour should not be eaten raw.
2. Feel free to add seasonings to make these even better. A pinch of salt or a teaspoon of cinnamon could work in this recipe.
3. We are coating these energy balls with chopped almonds. You can also use another chopped nut or combine the different chopped nuts for a different flavor.

You may be wondering what are the benefits of eating dates.

When it comes to a vegan lifestyle, dates can play a big roll.
This is because they play many rolls including binding and adding to flavor or recipes such as this one.

Here is why dates are healthy for people.

Dates are a high fiber fruit that are easy to eat as a snack.
Also, dates are a source of protein and potassium.

How to store energy date balls

Sometimes I will store mine in individual baggies or plastic wrap to grab on the go.
If you keep your energy date balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator they should keep for up to a week.

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How do you pick dates?

Preferably in this recipe, you should use fresh and raw dates.
Using coated dates, the kind that are easier to snack on because they do not stick together, is not recommended.

I suggest using raw dates that are sticky.

Because the dates are sticky, they will work even better to hold your ingredients together!
You can spray nonstick or use a bit of water on your hands to keep the dates from sticking to your hands.

Ingredients needed to make 4 Ingredient Date Balls

• Almond Flour -1 cup.
• Raw Dates- 1 cup. The dates should be fresh.
• Raw Almonds- ¼ cup, chopped.
• Shredded Coconut- ½ cup.

How to make date balls with coconut.

• If your almonds have not been chopped, chop them up. Then place them in a shallow bowl and set the bowl aside while you work. Also, place a piece of parchment paper on a plate or on the bottom of a container that can be used to store your energy balls.
• Place your dates in a food processor (or strong blender) and process until a date forms. You can add up to a tablespoon of warm water if needed if the dates are dry.
• Once you have a paste you can add the almond flour and coconut. Pulse your mixture until it well combined. You should get a sticky paste from this.
• This recipe should make ten balls. Use a large spoon or scoop so that you can scoop out the date paste that will be used for the first ball. Form a ball between your hands and then roll the ball in the chopped almonds to coat it. Place the energy ball on the parchment paper that you have laid out and repeat until all of the balls have been completed.
• Refrigerate for about a half hour to set before serving.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

4 Ingredient Date Balls, a simple vegan diet recipe for energy treats that is made with dates and almonds.