No-Bake Energy Balls with Almonds and Dried Fruit
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Megan started making these summer 2018 for Abigail's snack. Actually, Abigail doesn't much like them but all the other preschoolers at Good Earth love them!
After pitting, it's about 18 dates to the cup so maybe buy 20.
NO-BAKE ENERGY BALLS WITH ALMONDS AND DRIED FRUIT
Author: Amy Palanjian Prep Time: 30 Total Time: 30 Yield: About 15 Category: Snack Method: No-Bake Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
I soaked all of my ingredients to make sure that they were moist enough when I put them into the food processor, but if your dates and dried fruit are very fresh—as in they feel super sticky and gooey—you can probably skip that step. You can also make them smaller using a teaspoon measuring cup if you’d like.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 1 cup dried apples, cherries, apricots, raisins, or prunes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak all ingredients in water for 20-30 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Use a food processor to grind into a smooth paste, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl and to move the batter if it gets stuck in a clump. Use a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out balls. Serve, or place on a plate an and let firm up in the fridge.
NOTES
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Variations:
- Roll balls in unsweetened shredded coconut, sesame seeds, or cocoa powder if desired.
- Use cashews or peanuts instead of almonds.
- Add 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips to the batter.
