Almond-Date Spice Balls
These little balls pack a serious punch! Chock-full of whole grains, protein, sweetness, and spice, they are perfect for starting your day off right, perking you up during your afternoon slump, or serving as a sweet treat at the end of a meal.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats use wheat/gluten-free, if needed
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a food processor or high powered blender, pulse the oats, almond meal, and spices until they are the consistency of flour.
- Add the dates, vanilla, and 1 Tbsp. water and pulse until the mixture starts to clump together. Add another 1 Tbsp. water if it is not starting to clump.
- Scoop out 1 Tbsp. measures and roll between your hands to form balls. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Combine the spices or fully prepare and refrigerate or freeze the balls.
Scramble Flavor Booster: Boost the cinnamon, cardamom, and/or ginger.
Tip: If you dampen your hands before you start to roll the balls, the mixture won’t stick to your hands as much. Repeat as necessary.
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Nutrition
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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