Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Almonds | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Dried coconut | 55 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates | 210 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the almonds and dried coconut gently, then cool.
- Grind the toasted ingredients to a coarse meal.
- Work in the soft dates, ghee, and cardamom until the mixture holds when pressed.
- Shape into 12 small pieces with clean hands.
- Rest until set and serve one piece per portion.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international no-egg confection adaptation)
Date Almond Energy Balls is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Date Almond Energy Balls
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (42g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 475 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 45.4 g | 19.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | 12.0 g |
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 13.4 g |
| Calcium | 137.1 mg | 57.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.45 mg | 1.03 mg |
| Magnesium | 150.2 mg | 63.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 254.9 mg | 107.1 mg |
| Potassium | 647 mg | 272 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 1.80 mg | 0.76 mg |
| Copper | 0.65 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.0 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 10.55 mg | 4.43 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.56 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.19 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 32.9 µg | 13.8 µg |
| Choline | 26.2 mg | 11.0 mg |
