Tahini Date Energy Balls (Printable Version)

No-bake tahini and date bites with oats, coconut, and nuts for a plant-based energy boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup (150 g) pitted Medjool dates
02 - 1/2 cup (120 g) tahini
03 - 1 cup (80 g) rolled oats, certified gluten-free

→ Flavor & Texture

04 - 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
05 - 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or almonds, optional
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a food processor, pulse the Medjool dates until finely chopped and sticky.
02 - Add tahini, rolled oats, shredded coconut, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract if using. Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a thick dough.
03 - If the mixture is too dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons water; if too sticky, add additional oats or coconut as needed.
04 - Fold in chopped nuts and seeds if using.
05 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
06 - Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut for coating if desired.
07 - Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
08 - Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely ready in 15 minutes, which means you can make them while your coffee brews on a lazy weekend morning.
  • No oven required, so you're not heating up the kitchen or waiting around sweating through summer.
  • They taste indulgent and creamy, but you'll feel good about what's actually inside them.
  • Once made, they keep for a week in the fridge, so snacking becomes intentional rather than frantic.
02 -
  • Tahini's thickness varies wildly between brands, so your first batch might be too dry or sticky, and that's not a failure, that's you learning your ingredients.
  • These need cold storage because room temperature will eventually turn them into a slightly weeping situation, but it's not a disaster if it happens, just eat them faster.
  • The coconut coating is purely aesthetic, but it changes everything about how people perceive them, so never skip it if you're serving them to others.
03 -
  • A damp paper towel next to your bowl while rolling makes your hands less sticky without adding water directly to the mixture.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, double the batch because people will eat more than they think they will, and you'll want extras for yourself.
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