Energy balls are a relatively healthy little treat. Sure, thanks to the dates and nuts they contain a lot of sugar and fat in a natural way. But first of all, nuts contain a high amount of unsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for the human body in moderate amounts. And secondly, the vegan date balls also contain many healthy nutrients such as proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals. An easy victory for the energy balls, if you would like to compare them with candy bars and such things.

The preparation from fresh dates can be quite a hustle depending on the kitchen equipment. Turkish and Arabic shops often offer inexpensive blocks of date paste. It not only saves you money, but also time and effort to stone the dates, puree them (which is often not so easy) and finally clean the sticky kitchen appliance. With the purchased date mixture, energy balls are a real quick recipe that conjures up delicious pralines in just a few minutes. The coconut oil makes the mass supple and the decorative and tasty toppings adhere even better to the surface of the balls. They are perfect as a dessert, with tea and coffee or as a power food for workouts and trips. The energy balls stay fresh and enjoyable in the refrigerator for one or two weeks easily.