Date Nut Balls

5 from 8 votes

Chocolate Covered Date Nut Balls are the best energy bites and make a great snack or light breakfast. These include a healthy nut and date center topped with a dark chocolate coating. Win/Win for balance!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate covered energy bites, date nut balls

Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings balls

Calories 116kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

20 whole Medjool dates - pitted
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup pistachios
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
a little warm water - if needed to form the balls
8 - 10 oz. dark chocolate melting wafers - I like the Ghirardelli brand.

Instructions

Place dates in bowl and soak them in warm water for approximately 10 minutes.
Strain the dates and place in food processor. Add nuts, dark chocolate chips and vanilla, and pulse until smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add a little warm water if needed to bring the ingredients together.
20 whole Medjool dates, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup pistachios, 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, a little warm water
Roll into 22 balls and place on baking sheet. Freeze until firm.
Melt the dark chocolate melting wafers in the microwave for about one minute using only 50% power. You may need another 30 seconds. The chocolate should be smooth and creamy. Be careful not to over-cook.
8 - 10 oz. dark chocolate melting wafers
Dip the energy bites in the chocolate (using a dipping tool). Roll the ball around in the chocolate until it is completely covered. Lift it out using the tool and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add a few extra seeds to the top each date nut ball.
Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until set.

Notes

These are best stored in the refrigerator or even the freezer.

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