No-Bake Sweet Date Nut Energy Balls
Rating: 3.8 ⭐
Looking for a quick and satisfying homemade treat? These no-bake date nut balls are sweet, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or even a quick energy bite, they combine simple ingredients into a delicious and nostalgic recipe.
Ingredients
- 14 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (or as needed)
Servings
Yield: 48 balls (4 dozen)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Directions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped dates and sugar, cooking and stirring continuously until the mixture becomes thick and golden brown (about 10–15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the crispy rice cereal and chopped pecans until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly until it is safe to handle (about 5–10 minutes).
- Shape the mixture into small balls using your hands.
- Place confectioners’ sugar in a resealable plastic bag, add the balls, and gently shake until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Total Fat: 5g (6%)
- Saturated Fat: 2g (12%)
- Cholesterol: 9mg (3%)
- Sodium: 33mg (1%)
- Total Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (2%)
- Total Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 0g
- Vitamin C: 1mg (4%)
- Calcium: 4mg (0%)
- Iron: 1mg (3%)
- Potassium: 32mg (1%)
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