Orange and Walnut Energy Balls
Orange and walnut energy balls are delicious yet simple and affordable ways of enjoying a healthy and vegan snack. With three simple ingredients, you can make and store these balls and get instant energy after a tiring day!
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Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates (dried blueberries or dried cherries)
- 1/2 cup Boiling water
- 2 cups walnuts (nuts, cashews, almonds or pecans)
- Zest of 2 oranges
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add pitted Medjool dates. Pour boiling water on top and let them soak in the water for about 10 minutes.
- Once the time is up, drain the dates and add them to a high-speed blender jug or a food processor.
- Add walnuts and blend until the ingredients turn into a smooth mixture.
- Add orange zest and continue to blend until the mixture turns sticky.
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands
- Continue to make small balls until you have used up all the mixture.
- Place these balls on a parchment-lined tray and place them in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg