If you guys are like me and love to go to all the fun places when it’s summer and you want to be organized like the mom that always has healthy snacks at the beach in tupperware, but you’re not gifted in that area…phew I’m probably just describing myself here. Anyways I’ve team up with two of my favorites: Vitamix and Petunia Pickle Bottom to give you one of our healthy recipes: Date balls! Kids can even help make them in the Vitamix and you can pack it all in the Intermix Collection bag. Hope you enjoy!
PS head to my Instagram @chrissyjpowers for a chance to win a Vitamix A2500 and Petunia Pickle Bottom Intermix Collection of your choosing!
Date Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dates
- 1 1/2 cups raw oats
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- Water
- Honey
- Cinnamon to taste
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut + 1/2 cup chia seeds (optional)
- chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Add a cup of dates to Vitamix and blend with water and honey to taste.
- Blend the dates into a thick puree and blend on medium until it becomes a smooth texture (add water if it becomes too gummy and cinnamon to taste if desired).
- Transfer date puree into a mixing bowl and add coconut sugar while stirring in the raw oats; you can add chocolate chips or slivered almonds to your mix for kicks!
- Stir ingredients until throughly coated with the date puree.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour minimum for the right consistency to form into a ball.
- Scoop mixture with a spoon or ice cream scooper to form into a ball. Then roll the balls over flaked coconut and or chia seeds.
- Pack up in wax paper or your Petunia Pickle Bottom Intermix Snack bag and enjoy. Refrigerate the leftovers.
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Yum! I want to try these! Good job Sam! Also totally want that vita-mix! It’s such a beast!
I love this!! Always looking for good snack ideas! Thank you 🙂
I seriously love date balls but my blender was one of those awesome Black Friday Walmart
Deals for $9.99 😉 it take like 10 batches to do one cup! Ha! But the perfect little snack for the zoo and what not! So great!
Always looking for great on the go snack ideas. Especially healthy and yummy options and these look Delicious!
Great ideas Chrissy! Love the bag, such a great way to store snacks on the go! ❤️
Love all your food, kiddo, style and life inspiration!! Keep it up!
such a delicious recipe that I plan to try with my four boys. we are always looking for heathy snacks that are also delicious!
Yum! I would definitely love to try it!
Looks so yummy!!
Love thisss. Need to make these with my mom. ????????
Yummy can’t wait to make these for my toddler????????????????????????
Yummm!!! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks!
Came on to make sure all my bases were covered for my chances at the vitamix/petunia. Leaving with an awesome idea! Our second, carter is SOOOO picky and I struggle to get him to eat high fiber/healthy snacks. This one may fit the bill! I need more ideas like these to try for him.
Thanks Kacey! And congrats on baby # 3!!!! So happy for you guys!
Totally going to
Make them! Look and sound delicious!!
Yum!! What a fun snack idea!!
These little snacks sound like they make a great, clean ball full of energy and I can’t wait to try them! I’m definitely going through a “give me all the coconut” phase. Thanks for sharing! Your family is just adorable. Fingers crossed for the giveaway! ????
Vitamix + Petinia bags + date balls = perfect recipe for summer!
PS: love your insta and your blog;)
So excited to try this rexipies with my littles. Also, just entered the giveaway, ivee never won anything so hopefully this wont be the case!!!
These look so good. My boys alsways eat the ones I get from Sprouts so I’m sure they would love to make these with me.
These look amazing and my daughter might actually eat them!!! Thanks for sharing!!
These date bites look so yummy! I would love to win this Vitamix and Intermix backpack. Although I’m not a mom quite yet and am not responsible for carrying double the food and feed double the mouths, I feel like I would get amazing use out of this. I have been wanting to get my hands on a Vitamix for such a long time. With attempts to eat healthy when I can, this kitchen tool would allow quick and easy snack and smoothie recipes. I would be extremely grateful if I was chosen!
I can’t wait to make these!
Can’t wait to try these!
Definitely will be trying this recipe, although my blender is on it’s way out! I’ve been saving for a vitamix with all the smoothies we make daily! Such an amazing giveaway!!
Excited to make these! So easy and healthy. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
I’ve been wanting to find a good recipe like this!! Plus, anything for dibs on a vitamix!! Those blenders are phenomenal ????
Omgeeee I would die if I won a vitamix. I’m be wanted one my whole life! And, that bag is just adorable! Your insta-stories are my favorite to follow, too! ????
You’re our winner!!!
These are definitely a fav in my household!!
Thanks for the recipe! My little guy Zeke’s age is also a human garbage disposal and I’m always looking for healthier options to fill that pie hole! ????(Other than the paci, that is!)
I can’t wait to try this recipe! Yum! Thank you for sharing mama!
Thanks for sharing the recipe! I LOVE to make things with my kids. And I think they love it too!
Yum, I’m trying this! But probably also won’t be that mom on the beach with the Tupperware.
I love being able to pack healthy snacks. This recipe sounds great! I can’t wait to try it.
Define going to try these! And that bag is adorable (backpack option is a must for more then 1 kiddo!)
This looks great!!! I love the date ball recipe! I need a Vitamix!
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Nothing more sexy than daddy whipping up healthy snacks ! Ah !
Thank you for your transparency and your energy Chrissy! Im always looking forward to your stories and posts. First bring my voice as a mother was (and still is sometimes) more challenging than I anticipated. When my daughter was born so was her mother and … I still feel like a “baby” mama, tripping at every steps and getting frustrated because I don’t know words yet !
Your daily shares, however silly or simple or practical are always uplifting me 😉
Keep going ! And love (without being weird !) to you and your men !
I need to make these so bad! I’ve heard if you eat 6-8 dates every day for a few weeks your labor will be easier?? Have you ever heard this??
Yes! I’ve heard dates are good for ripening the cervix!
That bag looks so great and super functional! I am going to have to try that date ball recipe! I love that black dress on you and Waylon’s sweet smile in all the pics! ????
Love this healthy snack! I’m a new mom to a boy and love following you on instagram for BOY MOM INSPO! Gotta win this amazing giveaway-I would put it to GREAT use!
Mmmm those look so yummy and easy! Maybe even my 20 month old could help!!
This looks so so yummy!! Definitely making these this summer!!
I am going to make these for me???? That recipe sounds delicious!! Let’s just hope my little guy thinks so too! Haha That bag sounds like a mom godsend! Totally looking that company up!
Thanks mama!
These date balls look tasty! Good for on the go in the morning if you aren’t a huge breakfast person or for a snack for the kiddos! Can’t wait to make these!
That recipe sounds good! I wonder how long they can go without being refrigerated to carry along with you somewhere. What is your experience with this? Also I’ve never tried Chia seeds. I have to put that on my list
These are the best! I made these for our oldest when she started eating as a finger food. We love these for snacks in between activities, especially during the summer!
This looks so tasty! Thanks for sharing! I’m always looking for new healthy snacks for my daughter!!❤️
My family would love these!! Looks so yummy. I love simple snacks that my daughter enjoys make
Hope I win the giveaway! Perfect for summer
Love this! Thank you for sharing!
Going to have to try that recipe!! Looks delish and healthy too! Thanks
Yum…we are locked into major smoothie making over here with a teething toddler and a baby growing mama…It’s an easy way to make everyone happy but these look delecious
I always struggle with finding healthy plus convenient snacks. Sometimes I just grab a few halos on the way out and call it a day.
Sounds like a healthy and simple snack to make.
Looks yummy can’t wait to taste them making them for my beach trip next week !
I am never without snacks or my toddler and myself can get hangry! I would absolutely love to win this giveaway. So awesome!
Yum! These date balls sound delicious and perfect for an on the go treat! Beautiful photos! Insta: mama.loving.life
Can’t wait to try! Hopefully with a vitamix????????
Omgsh –
1. Your dress is ADORABLE
2. I screen shotted this recipe, started making it, and ate the “dough” and I’m drooling. So good!
3. Your blog is so so sweet!!!
Thank you for theverything great recipe! I love all the ingredients and sounds easy enough for even me to make! And this sounds like a healthy snack and one that I will be taking with me to the beach, park and camping with my family. Also, thank you for the fantastic giveaway!
What a heathy and yummy option for on he go! I love the bag too! It’s been a dream bag of mine! Thanks for the chance to win!
I promise your not alone. Im one of thos”ungifted” moms also lol.. Also think ur son looks suoer cute wirh that bag on his back lol that thing is bigger than him!!! I loveeee big btw ????
Love this and ur page and ur blog is beautiful
Thank you for the recipe! I picked up some dates from the farmers market recently and what a difference in flavor and texture when they are fresh! I’m excited to try out the recipe out, I’m sure it will be a hit with my boys!
They look so easy to make & delicious too!
Those date balls sound amazing! Thanks for the great ideas 🙂
thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! i have all ingredients on deck and will be trying this tomorrow ????????xoxo
These look good and easy to make and I like the ingredients thanks
So cute! Love the photos you have! And protein balls are always a good idea !!
These sound awesome…and so does the giveaway!
Yum!
Love this Petunia Pickle Bottom snack back pack!!! Defiantly a must have for kids on the go! And I’m needing a Vitamix in my life! Thanks for the post- with recipe and ideas!
Yum!! My kids are more inclined to try new foods if they are able to help in the kitchen!!
Wow! It looks like that bag can hold so much! Absolutely love it ????
Love this recipe i had no idea you coykd use the Vitamixer to make these yummy treats! They are perfect for the beach, fairs where were always temped with Fair food, nature walks and the park thanks for the fantastic recipe
YUM! But more importantly, where are your sandals and hat from? Looooove!