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Walnut and Oat Energy Balls for Mothers — A Filling, Practical Snack
No-bake energy balls made with fine rolled oats, coarsely chopped walnuts and the natural sweetness of dates. For breastfeeding and postpartum mothers they can be an easy-to-carry, filling snack on busy days.
⚠️ Contains allergens: nuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fine rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (~50 g) Walnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 7 pieces Dried dates (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Desiccated coconut (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon Water (if needed, for consistency)
Directions
- 1
Pit the dried dates and soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes; drain once softened.
- 2
Mash the softened dates into a paste in a food processor or with a fork.
- 3
In a wide bowl, combine the rolled oats, coarsely chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
- 4
Add the date paste and tahini and knead well by hand or with a spoon; if the mixture is crumbly, add water one tablespoon at a time.
- 5
Pinch off walnut-sized pieces and roll them into balls in your palm.
- 6
Coat the balls in desiccated coconut and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes; serve fresh.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Oats are a grain that provides fiber and slow-release energy, and they are traditionally a preferred food for breastfeeding mothers on busy days. Walnuts add satiety to the snack with their plant protein and healthy fats. Dried dates, alongside their natural sweetness, contain minerals such as iron and potassium and offer energy without the need for added sugar. Tahini is rich in calcium and plant protein. The result is a practical, easy-to-carry and filling snack.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we value the small breaks a breastfeeding mother takes for herself during the day; a few energy balls prepared in advance can be a practical option in tired moments. Use the walnuts fresh; the natural sweetness of the dates is usually enough. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; during breastfeeding and the postpartum period, please make decisions about your own nutrition and health in consultation with your doctor.
Nutrition per serving
180
kcal
5 g
protein
20 g
carbs
9 g
fat
3 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.
