 Dates are full of benefits including promoting heart, brain and colon health, reducing blood sugar, and helping with weight loss. I love them because they give me some serious natural energy. They are easy to make, great to have on the go and can be stored in the fridge for a while. Here are a few of my favorite kinds. Plain Jane Date BallsIngredients: Makes about 20 20 oz of pitted dates (I use 2x 10oz Sunsweet dates) 1/2 cup shredded coconut Directions: 1. In a blender or food processor add dates a few at a time and blend until crumbly and sticky. Scoop out into bowl and continue until all 20oz is blended. 2. Mix in shredded coconut. 3. Scoop out a TBS at a time, roll into ball and place on parchment paper in fridge. 4. Can be in fridge for a week or frozen for longer Nutrition: Calories: 91 Fat: 0.7 Carbs: 21.3 Protein: 0.4 Fiber: 2.3 Sugar: 18.3 Peanut Butter Cup Date BaLLS Ingredients:
20oz pitted dates 2TBS all natural nut butter 1/4 cup dairy free dark chocolate (nibs or chopped) 1 TBS chia seeds Directions: 1. Place dates in blender or food processor and chop until it forms small, sticky pieces 2. Add dark chocolate, chia seeds and peanut butter into blender and pulse until well blended 3. Scoop out a TBS at a time, roll into ball and place on parchment paper 4. Can be stored in fridge for 1 week or freezer for longer Nutrition: Calories: 99 Fat: 1.2 Carbs: 22 Protein: 1.4 Fiber: 2.4 Sugar: 18.6 Comments are closed.
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