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SunButter Date Bliss Balls

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4-ingredient no bake energy balls made with sunflower seed butter and dates! Naturally sweetened and perfect for meal prep snacking!

SunButter Date Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

Tomorrow is the day.

I’m going outdoor climbing for the first time!

Last night I practiced how to tie myself into the harness and belay over and over and over again.

My figure eight knot is looking a lot more recognizable as an 8 instead of a mess of twisted rope and my stopper knot actually stops.

Also, we had a pretty solid makeshift anchor situation going, guys.

The rope looped around the stairway banister and cascaded down the steps to the basement.

As I ascended steps, I practiced the motion of belaying.

We’re packing the car tonight with the supplies and gear and FOOD.

Wait, you *knew* I would come to the crag prepared with snacks.

These SunButter Date Bliss Balls are so easy to roll out for your adventuring with just 4-ingredients.

Whether you’re adventuring tomorrow or not, make these for a quick snack packed with plant-based energy!

 SunButter Date Bliss Balls prep shot

When I first stuffed the pitted center of a juicy Medjool date with SunButter and took a bite I think I made audible exclamations while chewing, because it was (read: IS) *that* good.

I first saw the combo floating around Instagram with that caption, “You’ve got to try this.”

So I did.

After falling in love with the combination, I knew I needed to explore the SunButter vs. date combo more thoroughly.

Because they’re made for each other and they’re made for bliss balls!

So, I’ll tell you like I was told years ago on Instagram; friend, you’ve got to try this!

 SunButter Date Bliss Balls process shot

Where are all of my meal preppers at?

Making these SunButter Date Bliss Balls on Sundays is the absolute best.

They’re ridiculously easy to prepare and also get you pretty excited about the coming week.

I love that these set up perfectly without any bake or chill time.

All you do is blend, scoop, roll, and rejoice.

All the better to eat you with, my dear.

 SunButter Date Bliss Balls process shot

The ingredients are very basic.

I’m guessing you probably already have a lot of these in your cabinets like I did– let’s see!

Here’s what you need:

  • 12-15 pitted dates
  • No Sugar Added SunButter
  • chia seeds
  • gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats

That’s it!

 SunButter Date Bliss Balls process shot

For this recipe, I recommend using a high speed blender or food processor for the best results.

Start the recipe by adding your dates to a high speed blender or food processor.

If your dates are ancient or possibly deceased, don’t worry!

Revive them by soaking them in boiled water for 10 minutes for an instant makeover– the kind I wish I could do on busy mornings.

*sigh*.

 SunButter Date Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

Next, add in the oats, SunButter, and chia seeds and pulse until the contents are well combined and sticky.

You want the contents to stick together when pressed between two fingers.

This is how you know the mixture is ready for rolling!

If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more oats, and if it’s too dry, add another date or a spoonful of SunButter and process again.

 SunButter Date Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

Scoop the dough out with a cookie scoop and roll in smooth balls.

The mixture should make anywhere from 9-12 bliss balls, depending on the size of your cookie scoop and how generous your scoop is.

Enjoy the balls right after rolling or roll them in some oats for aesthetics and texture!

SunButter Date Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

These SunButter Date Bliss Balls are the perfect snack to pop in before or after a workout!

These bites are gluten-free, oil-free, and refined-sugar-free.

A protein trifecta of oats, No Sugar Added SunButter, and chia seeds keeps them hearty and filling with lots of chewy texture.

They’re naturally sweetened with just Medjool dates!

The addition of sunflower seed butter keeps these balls nut-free and packed with healthy fats.

And they’re totally portable.

I love to keep mine in a stasher bag for wherever the day might take me.

Grab a couple for a mid-morning snack, healthy dessert, or on-the-going adventuring.

Enjoy!

 SunButter Date Bliss Balls by Flora & Vino

If you try these SunButter Date Bliss Balls, let me know!

I’d love to hear what you think of them.

Give me a shout on Instagram and use #floraandvino to show me your balls!

Check out my Pinterest page to pin more recipe like this one to make later!

Want more easy bliss balls for meal prep? You’ll love my Raspberry Cashew Cheesecake Bliss Balls, Super Green Fat Balls, and Beet Brownie Bliss Balls, too!

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XO Lauren

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SunButter Date Bliss Balls


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 16 balls
  • Diet: Vegan
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4-ingredient no bake energy balls made with sunflower seed butter and dates! Naturally sweetened and perfect for meal prep snacking!


Ingredients

  • 12–15 dates (~1 cup), pitted (if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain)
  • 3–4 TBSP No Sugar Added SunButter
  • 1 TBSP chia seeds
  • 2/3 cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Pulse dates in a high speed blender or food processor until they form a paste like consistency.
  2. Add oats, chia seeds and sunbutter and pulse until combined. If they aren’t perfectly mixed, that’s OK!
  3. Scrape dough our of blender and place in a bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set (optional, but recommended).
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls using your hands.
  5. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  6. Freeze for long term storage.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Snack, Bliss Balls
  • Method: Hand-mix
  • Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

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This post is brought to you by SunButter, but all words and eats are my own. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that keep me hungry!

Filed Under: All Food Recipes, Bliss Balls, Gluten-Free, Healthy Snacking, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Sweets & Treats Tagged With: energy balls, Gluten Free

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  1. Gloria

    September 5, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    I was wondering how many calories r in the sun butter date balls? Thanks

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      September 14, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      Hi Gloria,

      I don’t currently offer nutrition tracking on my website, but I’d recommend inputting this into a nutrition calculator!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  2. Darimar

    March 12, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    Made these with my youngest daughter today. Super easy to make and a great way to get the kiddos involved. Another win for my go to in between snack meals or on the go snacks. A must try. A+++

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      March 14, 2022 at 12:44 pm

      Hi there!

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed these! They’re a favorite of mine, too. SunButter + dates IS SO GOOD!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  3. Crystal

    March 18, 2022 at 8:41 am

    Thanks for the awesome combo! My 7 year old loved these. My 4 year old whom I was really hoping to impress was not… We are going to take that with a grain of salt. In an effort to make these a bit more like her preferred store bought, I added mini chocolate chips and rolled a few in coconut. The texture is smooth. I really liked that they worked the way you said when rolled. Thanks for the inspiration. We may continue to build on it 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Flora & Vino

      March 23, 2022 at 10:26 am

      Hi Crystal!

      Thanks for the feedback on these balls– they’re always a hit here, too! I hope you continue to master and modify them to your 4-year old’s liking!!!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply

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