Recipes Farmhouse Kitchen, Jan./Feb. 2026 Healthy Date Balls

Healthy Date Balls

Healthy Date Balls

2-3 cups dry quick oats
2 cups granola of choice 
1 1/2 cups pecan or peanut pieces 
1 cup peanut butter 
3/4 cup maple syrup or honey 
1/2 cup protein powder 
1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips 
1/2 cup sunflower seeds 
2 cups dates, finely chopped 

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Add more maple syrup or honey if too dry, or more oats if mixture is too sticky. Wet hands with water and form the mixture into golf-ball-sized pieces. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator or another cool place.