Maple Walnut Energy Balls

Description

Need a mid-day energy boost? These easy, no-bake Maple Walnut Energy Balls combine walnuts, oats, dates, maple syrup and are rolled in diced walnuts for added crunch. Recipe by Crowded Kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 cups walnuts, plus 1/4 cup for coating
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates)
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Add 2 cups walnuts, oats, dates, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and the dough forms together into cohesive balls, about 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Finely dice the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and add to a plate.
3. Form the dough into 16 balls and roll each ball in the diced walnuts to coat. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.