Name: Walnut & Pecan Energy Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond flour; 1/2 cup Rich Nuts Sprouted Walnuts-Cinnamon Crunch (ground); 1/2 cup Rich Nuts Sprouted Pecans-Maple (ground); 10 soft Medjool dates (pitted); 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1-2 tsp. raw cacao powder; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Sea Salt; 1 Tbsp. water; 1-1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for rolling)

Meet your new fave healthy grab-and-go snack: walnut and pecan no-bake energy balls that taste like a tiny dessert but feel like a nourishing boost. Sprouted nuts (germination releases nutrients!), sweet dates and warm notes of vanilla, cinnamon and cacao blend into a satisfyingly chewy bite — perfect for mornings, slumps or anytime you’re craving something wholesome yet a touch indulgent.

Walnut, pecan and date no-bake energy balls sprinkled with shredded coconut on a round plate, nearby are a linen tea towel and bowls of dates and pecans

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Walnut & Pecan Energy Balls

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 12 balls

Calories 162 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup Rich Nuts Sprouted Walnuts-Cinnamon Crunch ground
1/2 cup Rich Nuts Sprouted Pecans-Maple ground
10 soft Medjool dates pitted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-2 tsp. raw cacao powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Sea Salt
1 Tbsp. water
1-1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil

Coating

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut for rolling

Instructions

In bowl of food processor, combine almond flour with ground walnuts and pecans. Pulse several times to mix evenly.
Add dates, vanilla, cacao, cinnamon and salt.
Process until mixture forms sticky dough that holds together when pressed. If too dry add 1 more date or 1 teaspoon warm water. If too sticky add 1-2 tablespoons almond flour.
In small bowl, add shredded coconut.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon mixture and roll into ball. Roll in shredded coconut until fully covered. Place in container.
Refrigerate 15-30 minutes to firm up.
Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Freeze up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

Variations:
• Add a scoop of Ancient Nutrition Collagen powder or Truvani Plant Protein for more protein, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Walnut & Pecan Energy Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Sodium 41mg2%

Potassium 195mg6%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 33IU1%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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