Banana Date Bliss Balls
Stop staring at those ripe bananas and make these Banana Date Bliss Balls instead! They are the ultimate refined sugar free and plant protein fuel, packed with Medjool dates, pecans, and tahini. Whether you need a post-meal pick-me-up, a healthy lunchbox addition, or an energizing snack post workout, these raw energy balls are rich in fiber, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Servings: 13 balls
Equipment
- freezer
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecans
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut
- 1 ripe banana
- 5 dates pit removed
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup tahini*
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Add everything to a food processor and process until everything is well combined and the dough sticks together.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure out balls.
- Roll the dough in your hands to form a ball.
- Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Place them in the freezer to harden before transferring them to a container with a lid. This will prevent them from sticking to one another.*
- You can store them in the freezer. Allow 5 minutes to de-thaw before enjoying.
Notes
- You can swap the tahini for your favourite nut butter.
- Store at room temperature if going to eat quickly, otherwise in the fridge or freezer for longer keep time.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Banana Date Bliss Balls
Serving Size
1 ball
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
94
mg
4
%
Potassium
143
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
37
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.