Chocolate Date Balls
These gluten-free chocolate date balls contain wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar. Satisfy your sugar craving the healthier way with these raw energy balls.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Worldwide
Servings: 12 Balls
Calories: 108kcal
- 25 g/ 1 oz Cashew nuts
- 25 g/ 1 oz Hazelnuts nuts
- 50 g/ 2 oz Pistachio nuts
- 200 g/ 7 oz Soft pitted dates
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon Dessicated coconut
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon Mint extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoon Coconut milk
Garnish - optional
- Cocoa powder
- Toasted/ un-toasted dessicated coconut
Put the nuts into a food processor and process until chopped medium - not too finely though
Add the remaining ingredients and continue to process until a sticky dough is formed - you may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a couple of times
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions - approximately 30g in weight each. Using your hands roll the dough into smooth balls
If desired, cover the balls by rolling in cocoa powder or coconut
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- If your dates don't feel very soft pour some hot water over them and leave them to stand for 15-20 minutes, then drain, blot dry and proceed with the recipe.
- Tap water can be used in place of the coconut milk if necessary.
- If the mixture is too crumbly to roll add a little extra coconut milk and process briefly then reshape into balls.
- But if the mixture becomes too wet to roll then add in some rolled oats to help absorb the excess liquid.
- Add flavour extracts in cautiously and take a taste between each addition. The ingredients are relatively expensive and it would be a shame to overpower the other flavours by being too liberal with the extract.
- They will store well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks but they can also be frozen. Just ensure they are thoroughly defrosted before biting into them.
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg