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Maple Walnut Energy Balls

California Walnut Board Maple Walnut Energy Balls
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Maple Walnut Energy Balls

Nutrition Facts

Maple Walnut Energy Balls
CaloriesCalories
179 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
3g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving
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Calories 179
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 37 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 12 g
Protein 3 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 starch, 2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   16   Serving Size   1 ball

  • 2 cups walnuts, plus ¼ cup for coating
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates) 
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  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 ¼ 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.​
 

Nutrition Facts

Maple Walnut Energy Balls
CaloriesCalories
179 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
3g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving
×
Calories 179
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 37 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 12 g
Protein 3 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 starch, 2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   16   Serving Size   1 ball

  • 2 cups walnuts, plus ¼ cup for coating
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates) 
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  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 ¼ 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.​
 

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