Wholesome Tahini Honey No-Bake Energy Date Balls
These no-bake energy date balls combine chewy dates, creamy tahini, honey, cacao, and oats for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack perfect for anytime energy boosts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15-18 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 150g)
- 1 cup rolled oats (about 90g)
- 1/4 cup tahini (60ml)
- 3 tablespoons honey (60ml)
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder (15g), unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional add-ins: chia seeds, hemp seeds, shredded coconut
Instructions
- If dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain well.
- Pulse rolled oats in a food processor 10-15 times until coarse flour with some texture remains.
- Add pitted dates to the oats and blend until mixture clumps together and sticks when pressed. Add an extra date or teaspoon of water if too crumbly.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in tahini, honey, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt until combined into a thick, sticky dough.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chia seeds or shredded coconut.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of mixture and roll into tight balls. Place on a lined baking sheet or plate. Makes about 15-18 balls.
- Refrigerate balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up and intensify flavors.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
If mixture is too sticky when shaping, wet hands slightly or dust with oat flour. Use soft, fresh dates for best binding. Chill balls before serving to firm up and mellow flavors. Can substitute honey with maple syrup or date syrup for vegan version. Optional rolling coatings include cacao powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: energy balls, no-bake snack, tahini, honey, dates, cacao, oats, healthy snack, vegan option, gluten-free