No Bake Date Energy Balls-Vegan, Paleo

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Energy balls are all the rage right now for good reason! These easy nut and date energy balls are so quick and easy to make, plus packed with nutrition. They're vegan, vegetarian, and Paleo. Fruit and nut bars incorporate dried fruits plus California walnuts for lots of energy with no added sugar.

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• Health Benefits of California Walnuts
• What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
• Foods High in ALA:
• California Walnut Nutrition Facts:
• How to Make No Bake Energy Balls
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 Instructions:
• No Bake Fruit and Nut Energy Balls

I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

Health Benefits of California Walnuts

Walnuts are a very healthy nutritional snack. A handful of California walnuts is a versatile snack and can satisfy any taste preference, from sweet to savory.

Did you know we all prefer one or the other? Do you prefer sweet or savory? Whichever you prefer, walnuts can be made into lots of recipes that are sweet and savory. And, they are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids/ALA.

What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

Omega-3 fatty acids are important fats that help reduce inflammation, lower triglyceride levels and improve lipids, and have been shown in research to help lower the risk of Alzheimer disease and strokes. Omega-3's are polyunsaturated fats. Fatty fishes and fish oils are the most well known source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3's are considered essential fatty acids, meaning your body can't make them, so you must get them through your diet or supplements.

The three most important types of omega-3's are EPA, DHA, and ALA. ALA is found mostly in plants, while EPA and DHA are mostly found in fish oils. ALA can be converted to EPA and DHA by those who are vegan or vegetarian, but the process is limited. So a diet high in ALA is important for those who are not fish lovers.

Foods High in ALA:

• walnuts- the only nut with ALA!
• chia seeds
• flax seeds
• hemp seeds
• Brussel sprouts

California Walnut Nutrition Facts:

California walnuts are the only nut to provide an excellent source of plant based omega-3, ALA. Plus they are a good source of protein and fiber.

• Contain 4 grams protein per ounce
• 2 grams fiber per ounce
• 2.5 grams per ounce of plant-based omega-3 ALA.

How to Make No Bake Energy Balls

On to our instructions now that you know why they are healthy! All you need are some dried fruits and walnuts. Plus they are good to roll in coconut and make Coconut Energy Balls! These energy balls remind me of Lara Bars with a dried fruit/nut taste and texture. An added bonus: no added sugar! Plus they are vegan, vegetarian, and Paleo.

🥘 Ingredients

• 10 pitted dates
• 12 dried figs
• 12 dried apricots
• 1 ¼ cup California Walnuts, divided
• ¼ cup raisins
• 2 Tbsp. shredded coconut

🔪 Instructions:

1. Set the coconut and ¼ cup walnuts aside.
2. Chop all other ingredients in food processor until very fine.
3. Dump into bowl.
4. Form mixture into 1 inch balls.
5. Chop set aside ¼ cup walnuts and coconut.
6. Roll balls in walnut and coconut mixture.
7. Enjoy!

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