Description
A refined snack that features nutty flavors, bright citrus, and a hint of vanilla, perfect for a quick and healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, packed
- 3/4 cup rolled oats, lightly toasted
- 3/4 cup almond flour, finely milled
- 1/2 cup almond butter, smooth
- 2 tbsp chia seeds, reserve 1 tsp for topping
- 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla whey or plant protein powder
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- 1–2 tbsp warm water or almond milk
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds or finely chopped toasted pistachios
- Optional pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Pit the dates and warm them slightly if they feel firm; toast oats in a dry skillet until pale golden and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
- Pulse base ingredients: In a food processor combine dates, toasted oats, almond flour, almond butter, chia seeds, and protein powder. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse, sticky dough.
- Add binder: Stream in honey and vanilla, then add lemon zest. Pulse and add warm almond milk until the mixture just comes together.
- Chill briefly: Transfer the dough to a bowl and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Shape the balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth spheres.
- Finish the surface: Roll the balls in sesame seeds or chopped pistachios. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Chill to set: Place finished balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg