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Walnut Oat Energy Balls — A Practical Snack for Breastfeeding Mothers
No-bake, satisfying energy balls made with walnuts, oats, dates and tahini. A gentle snack that breastfeeding mothers can keep on hand during busy days.
⚠️ Contains allergens: nuts, sesame, gluten
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 10 pcs Pitted dates
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Ground flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 3 tbsp Shredded coconut (for coating)
Directions
- 1
Soften the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, drain and mash with a fork into a smooth paste.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, ground flaxseed and cinnamon.
- 3
Add the date paste, tahini and honey to the dry mix and knead by hand until the mixture holds together.
- 4
If it crumbles, add 1-2 tablespoons of water; if too sticky, add a little more oats to adjust.
- 5
Pinch off walnut-sized pieces and roll them into balls between your palms.
- 6
Roll the balls in shredded coconut and arrange them on a plate.
- 7
Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes; store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Walnuts provide healthy fats and omega-3; oats offer fibre and slow-release energy; dates contribute natural sweetness and iron; tahini is rich in calcium. It makes a satisfying snack that breastfeeding mothers can enjoy through the day. Oats and flaxseed are among the foods traditionally thought to help support milk production.
Maiyko's note
In the Maiyko kitchen we care for the mother as much as for the little one; these balls are a gentle, naturally-made snack you can carry in your bag on busy days. Remember to be kind to yourself too. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; make your nutrition and health decisions, especially while breastfeeding, in consultation with your doctor.
Nutrition per serving
110
kcal
3 g
protein
12 g
carbs
6 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.
