Let stand until soft, about 10 minutes.
Place the drained dates and cherries in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, about 5 pulses.
Add almond butter, yogurt, cocoa, vanilla and salt.
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Pulse until incorporated, 5 to 10 pulses.
Add oats; pulse until fully combined and incorporated, about 15 pulses.
(Add 1 tablespoon water if the mixture is too thick and stiff.)
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Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining date mixture.
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Drizzle the balls with the melted chocolate; sprinkle with cinnamon.
Refrigerate, uncovered, until set, at least 10 minutes.
To make ahead
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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They add a natural sweetness to recipes and are pretty versatile in recipes.
Like other plant foods,dates are loaded with antioxidantsand have been linked with a healthier heart.
They even have some antibacterial properties.
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Drinkingtart cherry juice has been linked with improved sleepand memory and lower blood pressure.
Even thedark chocolate adds nutritional value, including antioxidants that support brain and heart health.
If the chocolate is in bars, chop it up to speed up the melting process.
We enjoy them in cold and hot breakfast cerealsmuesli,overnight oatmealand granolaand in yogurt and bread pudding.
Absolutely, and we highly recommend it.
An airtight container is the best for storing energy balls at home.
In the fridge, theyll last for about a week.
You could also use a Mason jar, metal biscuit tin, takeout box or plastic storage container.
If theyll be in a hot car, wed put them in a cooler.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
