Date and Cherry Balls
Bursting with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients, Date and Cherry Balls are the ultimate no-bake snack or healthy dessert. Made with sticky pitted dates, tart dried cherries, crunchy almonds, and aromatic vanilla, these energy bites are packed with flavor and nutrients. Rolled in shredded coconut for a hint of tropical texture, they come together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect for on-the-go snacking or post-workout fuel, these bite-sized treats are gluten-free, vegan, and irresistibly satisfying. Refrigerate to firm them up, and enjoy their chewy, nutty goodness whenever a craving strikes. Your new go-to recipe for healthy indulgence awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 0.5 cup dried cherries
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.25 cup extra shredded coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
Prepare a food processor and ensure all ingredients are measured and ready to use.
Place the pitted dates, dried cherries, and almonds into the food processor.
Pulse the mixture until it begins to break down and form a sticky, crumbly texture.
Add the unsweetened shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor.
Process the mixture for another minute until it starts to come together into a cohesive dough-like consistency.
Check the texture by pinching a small amount of the mixture between your fingers. It should hold together easily. If it's too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and pulse until the desired consistency is achieved.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your hands to form a smooth ball.
Roll the ball in the extra shredded coconut to coat it lightly. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Place the Date and Cherry Balls on a plate or a tray lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to firm up.
Serve the Date and Cherry Balls as a snack or dessert. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2049 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
