Energy Balls / Call Me PMc

February 2 by 6 Comments
I started seeing these Energy Balls on Pinterest on some of the Fitness boards that I follow.
I was intrigued and since I’m a snacker and often times just want a bite or two, I knew I had to make them.

They are delish. I didn’t process the nuts very fine. I like the crunch leaving them a little larger provided.
They are sticky before cooking, but dry out once cooked.
They don’t have to be cooked and I actually like the taste of them raw.
You can really do whichever you prefer.
I intended to add 1 tsp of flax seed, but forgot.
Before being cooked.

Energy Balls
Ingredients
2 c dates, medjool
hot water, enough to cover dates
2 c raw almonds
1/4 tsp cinnamon, optional
1 tsp flax seed, optional
Directions
Soak dates in hot water 10 minutes. Drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process dates, almonds, and cinnamon in a food processor until combined. It will be a thick paste. Remove and form into balls using a small ice cream scoop. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees 16 to 18 minutes. This will dry out the balls and make them not sticky. Yield: 18 balls

1 ball = 1 serving
1 serving = 67 calories, 2.7 g fat, 1.4 g protein, 11.1 g carbs

                                                                                                                        Linking up  adapted from FitandFortysomething.com

Filed Under: Appetizers, Exercise, Fit & Fab, Fruits, Motivation, My Life, Nuts, Running

Comments

  1. Cindy@NorthofWiarton says:
    February 4 at 11:41 am

    Sound very good, Paula. I am sorry I had passed on some leftover dates I had to a friend after seeing these. Dropping in from This Gal Cooks Monday Linky Party.

    Cindy

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  2. Countrified Hicks says:
    February 5 at 5:43 pm

    Great job. This looks delicious. Can't wait to try it. I would love for you to come over to my blog hop and share this and other posts there! I am also your newest follower and hope you will return the favor.
    http://countrifiedhicks.blogspot.com/2013/02/mondays-with-countrified-hicks-blog-hop.html

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  3. FitzBirch says:
    February 6 at 2:44 pm

    I happened across your link on the Transformed Tuesday blog post and I'm so glad I did. These look fabulous and I've added the ingredients to my shopping list this week. Can't wait to make them! Deb

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  4. Peggy~PJH Designs says:
    February 9 at 4:32 pm

    I haven't heard of these Paula but they look and sound delicious. Thanks so much for sharing at Transformed Tuesday. Hugs, Peggy

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  5. Tammy Eakes says:
    May 6 at 9:33 am

    Hi! I just had to introduce myself – i am from Water Valley, MS :-> I live on the MS Coast now…in Biloxi. I grew up right next door to Oxford & Tupelo. My brother-n-law and his family live in Tupelo. My husband and I both graduated from Ole Miss. Small world! I found you through the naptime review Monday Linkup. My site is http://www.Noskinnies.com
    Can’t wait to try these yummy looking energy balls.
    TWE

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