Description
Avocado & Date Energy Balls are a nutritious and delicious snack that perfectly combines creamy avocado with the natural sweetness of Medjool dates. These no-bake bites are ideal for busy days, providing a quick energy boost while satisfying your sweet cravings. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, they make a guilt-free treat to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado (about 150g)
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 150g)
- 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut, about 125g)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (15g)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado and pitted dates until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats, nut butter, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into bite-sized balls (about one inch).
- Place the energy balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 energy balls (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg