🍲 Enerji & Demir · Anne
Date and Walnut Energy Balls — A No-Bake Snack Giving Iron and Natural Energy to Breastfeeding Mums
Made with dates, walnuts, oats and tahini, these no-bake energy balls offer a natural snack you can grab easily on the tiring days of breastfeeding. The iron and natural sweetness of dates meet the healthy fats of walnuts and a boost from tahini; prepare once and keep them in the fridge for small energy breaks throughout the day.
⚠️ Contains allergens: nuts, sesame
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Pitted dates
- 1 cup Walnut halves
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Desiccated coconut
Directions
- 1
Remove the pits from the dates; if they are firm, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain.
- 2
Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- 3
Add the rolled oats and ground cinnamon and pulse for a few more seconds.
- 4
Add the dates and tahini and blend until the mixture comes together into a dough-like paste.
- 5
Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls.
- 6
Roll the balls in the desiccated coconut.
- 7
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving; they keep in a sealed container for 5 days.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
With their natural sugars and iron content, dates can be a gentle source of energy during the tiring moments of breastfeeding. Walnuts add healthy fats and plant protein, while tahini enriches the mix with calcium and iron. Rolled oats bind the texture with fibre and satisfying carbohydrates. The result is a snack that is both filling and practical to prepare.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we believe a new mum needs simple, natural snacks she can grab easily through the day; you can make these balls at the start of the week and keep them in the fridge, enjoying them with a glass of milk on busy days. If you like, you can replace some of the walnuts with almonds or hazelnuts. Health Note: This content is for information only; make your breastfeeding-period nutrition decisions in consultation with your doctor.
Nutrition per serving
115
kcal
3 g
protein
13 g
carbs
7 g
fat
2 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
