No Bake Hemp Pecan Energy Balls
Prep Time
10 mins
No bake, healthy, minimalist energy balls recipe that is packed with nutrition!
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 12
Calories: 143 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates
- ½ cup hemp seeds + 3 tbsp for coating
- ½ cup pecans
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- Optional: unflavored protein powder for protein boost
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients except for water in a food processor and blend. If the mixture is too dry add 1 tbsp of water at a time. Maximum of 2 tbsp.
Note: it’s best to use freshly bought dates. If the dates are dry and flaky, place them in hot boiling water for 15 minutes prior to making this recipe.
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Scoop out 1 tbsp at a time and form small balls. Roll each ball in hemp seeds and place on a flat plate. Put in the fridge for 2 hours to firm.
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Store in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information: Calories: 143 Fat: 8.1 g Saturated fat: 0.6 g Carbohydrates: 15.4 g Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g Sugar: 12.2 g Sodium: 0 mg Protein: 4.4 g