Date Balls

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Servings: 72 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Chewy, sweet no-bake energy bites made with dates, oats, and nuts
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Date Balls

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 72 Calories: 1007.0

Description

These simple date balls are the perfect no-bake snack for when you need a quick burst of energy or a sweet treat. Made with just a few pantry staples like pitted dates, crushed Wheaties, and chopped nuts, they come together in minutes without any cooking required. The natural sweetness of the dates pairs beautifully with the crunch of the cereal and nuts, creating a delightful contrast in texture. They are incredibly versatile; you can roll them in extra nuts, shredded coconut, or cocoa powder depending on your mood. Ideal for packing in lunchboxes, post-workout fuel, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, these portable bites are easy to make in large batches and store well in the fridge or freezer.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, margarine (or butter), and chopped pitted dates.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the margarine is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the skim milk, vanilla extract, salt, and egg (or egg product).
  4. Return the pan to very low heat and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts.
  6. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  7. Stir in the crushed Wheaties cereal until evenly distributed.
  8. Shape the mixture into small 1-inch balls using your hands.
  9. Roll the balls in additional finely chopped nuts or shredded coconut, if desired.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 72

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1007.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.1g81%
Saturated Fat 16.2g81%
Cholesterol 102.6mg35%
Sodium 2792.5mg117%
Total Carbohydrate 139.6g47%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g47%
Sugars 122.9g
Protein 11.4g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: no-bake, date balls, energy bites, healthy snack, dates, nuts, oats, wheaties, vegan option, quick snack, portable food, dessert, energy boost, lunchbox, post-workout, simple recipe, chewy, sweet treat, coconut, egg-free option
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