Date Energy Balls
Date Energy Balls - Smart alternative to chocolates
Healthy, because
Even smarter
Nutritional values
Dried dates can be useful when falling asleep. They provide the amino acid tryptophan, which helps in the production of melatonin. The hormone regulates our day-night rhythm and ensures a peaceful sleep. Due to the high content of B vitamins that almonds provide, they are a real brain food and promote concentration.
There are no limits to creativity when it comes to the ingredients of the date energy balls. For example, the almonds can be replaced with other nuts as desired; peanuts for a slightly salty note or hazelnuts work well, for example. Other dried fruits such as cranberries or dried berries are also a great addition.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 90 cal. | (4 %) | ||
| Protein | 2 g | (2 %) | ||
| Fat | 6 g | (5 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | (5 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 2 g | (7 %) |
| Vitamin A | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin E | 1.8 mg | (15 %) | ||
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁ | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₂ | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Niacin | 0.8 mg | (7 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₆ | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
| Folate | 5 μg | (2 %) | ||
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | (2 %) | ||
| Biotin | 0.6 μg | (1 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁₂ | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | (1 %) | ||
| Potassium | 137 mg | (3 %) | ||
| Calcium | 13 mg | (1 %) | ||
| Magnesium | 23 mg | (8 %) | ||
| Iron | 0.5 mg | (3 %) | ||
| Iodine | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | (5 %) | ||
| Saturated fatty acids | 2.1 g | |||
| Uric acid | 6 mg | |||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |||
| Complete sugar | 8 g |
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 12 ozs Dried dates (without stone)
- 5 ½ ozs almonds
- 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
- 2 Tbsps Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- ½ tsp cocoa powder (heavily deoiled)
- 3 Tbsps Coconut flakes
Kitchen utensils
Preparation steps
Place dates, almonds, coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon and cocoa powder with 1 tablespoon coconut flakes in a blitz chopper and grind to a malleable mass.
Using your hands, shape into 15 balls, toss in the remaining coconut flakes, and chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
