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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
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Worldwide
Servings: 12 Balls
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Jane Coupland

Ingredients

  • 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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • 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

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

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