Date & Walnut Energy Balls

Name: Date & Walnut Energy Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 Medjool dates, pitted; 60g walnuts; 2 tbsp ground flaxseed; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; pinch of salt

10 minVeganDairy-freeNo-cookHormone balanceMenstrual phaseGluten-freeVegetarianGut healthSteady energyMeal prep friendly

Servings:

Ingredients

—Medjool dates — 8
—Walnuts — 60 g
—Ground flaxseed — 2 tbsp
—Ground cinnamon — 1 tsp
—Cocoa powder — 1 tbsp
—Pinch of salt

Allergens

Contains nuts

Method

01Place the dates and walnuts in a food processor. Blitz until you get a sticky mass that holds together — about 30–60 seconds on high. If it crumbles, add a date or two.
02Add the ground flaxseed, cinnamon, cocoa and a pinch of salt. Pulse again until fully combined — the mixture should be dark, fragrant and slightly glossy.
03Dampen your hands slightly so the mixture does not stick. Roll into 8 equal balls. Refrigerate for 20 minutes — they will firm up and be much easier to eat.

Why this works

Dates provide quick-release energy and potassium; walnuts deliver omega-3 ALA supporting brain and hormone health; flaxseed adds lignans for estrogen balance.

Sources

Effect of flaxseed supplementation on sex hormone profile: systematic review — Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023

Meal Prep Tips

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months — thaw at room temperature for about 10 minutes before eating.

Reheating: No reheating needed — enjoy straight from the fridge or after a short thaw from frozen.

Pairing: A convenient grab-and-go snack on its own, or pair with a piece of fruit for extra fibre.

Nutrition (per serving)

280

kcal

protein

14g

fat

38g

carbs

10.5g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.