Date Balls

Serving Size: 10 people

This recipe is courtesy of nutritionist Karin Adoni, and comes from her cookbook Clean Diet by Karin Adoni Company. These sweet treats are packed with energy and they are not only delicious but nutritious!

Recipe by: Karin Adoni Ben-David

Cook Times

Active Prep20

Hands-On Cook0

Hands-Off Cook0

Passive0

Total Time20

Recipe Serving Size10 people

Cooking Tools Required

Baking sheet, Food Processor, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon

Ingredients

34 ounce pitted Medjool date
1 cup pecans or you can use any kind of nuts that you like
1 1/2 cup almond meal or any other finely ground nuts
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoon chocolate extract (optional - I just like to add more chocolate flavor)
1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

Optional

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or chocolate sprinkles, or cocoa powder

Instructions

Soak the dates in hot water for a few minutes to soften.
Drain and squeeze out excess water.
Place the pecans, almond meal, and cocoa in a food processor, until finely ground
Add the dates, vanilla, chocolate extract, and sea salt, and pulse until a thick, sticky dough ball forms.
Remove the dough ball from the food processor. Taste and add any other flavors you want
Roll the dough into 20 small balls.
Roll the balls in toppings of your choice, like cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles, or flaked coconut
Place on a baking sheet and store in the freezer until they are hard enough to not stick together. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator or freezer.

Reheating Instructions

N/A

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