Anti Inflammatory Za'atar-Tahini Cocoa Walnut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites pack a genuinely surprising flavor combination — earthy za'atar, deep cocoa, and creamy tahini all rolled into one chewy, satisfying ball. Medjool dates and raw walnuts form the base, bringing natural sweetness and a dose of omega-3s that make this snack feel as good as it tastes. Cinnamon and unsweetened cocoa add warmth without any refined sugar overload, while the tahini keeps everything rich and cohesive. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in under ten minutes, with just a 30-minute chill before you're ready to snack. Rolling them in sesame seeds is optional, but it adds a lovely nutty crunch and makes them look like something you'd find at a specialty café. With 12 balls per batch, they're easy to prep on a Sunday and grab throughout the week straight from the fridge. If you're tired of store-bought energy bars loaded with mystery ingredients, this is the kind of wholesome, flavor-forward recipe that makes meal prep genuinely exciting.
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12 servings
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates (about 10 dates)
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp za'atar
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.4 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ cup oat flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed
For serving
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the walnuts to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until coarsely chopped and beginning to clump — the texture should resemble coarse, slightly sticky crumbs, not a fine powder.
- 2
Add the dates, tahini, cocoa powder, za'atar, honey, oat flour, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor with the walnuts. Process for 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, slightly sticky dough that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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