Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Rolled oats | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds | 70 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates | 200 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the rolled oats and almonds 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)
Oat Date 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 Oat Date Energy Balls
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (42g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 388 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 9.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 61.8 g | 26.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | 11.0 g |
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 5.8 g |
| Calcium | 75.6 mg | 32.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.78 mg | 1.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 115.4 mg | 48.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 266.8 mg | 113.2 mg |
| Potassium | 515 mg | 218 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.16 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Copper | 0.40 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium | 13.9 µg | 5.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.7 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.59 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.23 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.26 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.49 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 28.9 µg | 12.2 µg |
| Choline | 27.9 mg | 11.8 mg |
