Whip up a batch of these no-bake date balls for a quick and easy snack that’s both delicious and healthy. Ready in minutes, these tasty treats made with dates, oats, and nut butter are perfect if you’re trying to cut back on sugary sweets (like I am at the moment…). You won’t feel deprived with these naturally sweet, satisfying goodies that are a perfect grab and go snack.
Why You’re Going to LOVE These Date Balls!
They are sweet without sugar! I was born with a strong sweet tooth. Desserts are my favorite food group, for sure. But, lately, I’ve realized a direct correlation to eating sugar and my health. So, I’m doing my best to cut back on sugar and find healthy alternatives.
You won’t belive how yummy they are. These date balls are incredibly delicious and are so sweet and tasty I feel like I’m eating a decadent treat. However, the sweet flavor comes naturally from the dates. (Who would have thought they could be so tasty?)
Date balls are quick to make. You can whip these up in just a few minutes and stick them in your fridge for a quick snack when you need to grab one. No baking necessary…
Ingredients for Healthy Date Balls
- 3/4 cup pitted dates, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (less 1 tablespoon) natural, smooth almond butter
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Step by Step Instructions for No Bake Date Balls
- Soak the cut up dates in a bowl of hot water for 5-10 minutes, then drain off the water.
- If you have a normal sized food processer, put all the ingredients into the food processor and whir it together until it combines together and all the ingredients are processed into a smooth dough. Or, if you have a mini food processor (like I do) stir the ingredients together in a bowl first and then process in the mini food processor in two batches.
Soak the dates in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
If you have a mini food processor, stir together ingredients first.
If using a mini chopper, process these in two batches.
Once it is processed together, it resembles the texture of cookie dough.
- Roll up into balls and store in a lidded container in the fridge. Make them whatever size you’d like. I turned these into 17 date balls, but you may want to choose to roll them bigger.
How to store date balls
I store these date balls in a lidded container in the fridge. They will last up to 14 days in the fridge, but honestly, they are gone must faster than 14 days in our house!;)
Other No Bake Snack Recipes:
- Coconut balls no bake are a hit any time of the year!
- This chocolate no bake cookies recipe is a family favorite recipe, and the first cookies I ever learned to make as a kid!
- Church window cookies are sliced no bake cookies that are popular at Christmas time.
- This scotcheroos recipe is always a hit. They’re a wonderful twist to rice krispie squares treats!
Watch a quick video of no bake date balls
Here’s a quick demonstration of this quick & easy no bake recipe. (Tip: Click the expand arrows in the lower right hand corner to make the video show up bigger.)
Easy Date Balls with Almond Butter, Peanut Butter & Oats
Mix up a batch of these no-bake date spheres for a snack that is both tasty and good for you. Made in minutes from dates, oats, and nut butter, these naturally sweet bites are perfect if you are looking to reduce your intake of sugary treats. You will not feel like you are missing out on snacks with these healthy grab-and-go options.
Ingredients
Method
- Submerge the chopped dates in a bowl of warm liquid for five to ten minutes, then discard the liquid.
- For a standard food processor, combine all components and pulse until a uniform, smooth mass forms. Alternatively, if using a compact processor (as I do), mix the elements in a bowl initially, then process in two separate batches.
- Roll up into balls and store in a lidded container in the fridge. Make them whatever size you’d like. I turned these into 17 date balls, but you may want to choose to roll them bigger.
