These date and nut energy balls are a perfect healthy snack, filled with natural sweetness and nutty flavors. They’re easy to make and don’t require any baking, making them a convenient treat any time of day.
Preparation
time Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
150g dates
80g oats
60g (2 ounces) walnuts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for hands and chocolate)
100g sugar-free
dark chocolate 30g walnuts (for decoration)
Instructions:
Prepare the dates:
Soak 150g of dates in cold water for 15 minutes to remove preservatives.
Remove the pits from the dates.
Grind the ingredients:
Grind 80 g of oat flakes in a blender until you get a fine powder.
Grind 60 g of walnuts in a blender.
Grind the soaked dates in the blender until they form a smooth paste.
Mix and form balls:
Combine the ground oats, ground walnuts, and date paste in a mixing bowl.
Lubricate your hands with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Form the mixture into small balls.
Cool the balls:
Place the balls in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
Prepare the chocolate coating:
Melt 100 g of dark chocolate with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a double boiler until smooth.
Decorate the balls:
Grind 30g of walnuts in a blender for decoration.
Dip the chilled balls into the melted chocolate.
Sprinkle the ground walnuts over the chocolate-covered balls.
Relax again:
Place the decorated balls in the fridge for 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
Enjoy these energy balls as a quick snack, dessert, or healthy treat after a workout. They go well with a cup of tea or coffee.
Cooking
Tips Feel free to add your favorite spices, such as cinnamon or vanilla, to the date mixture for extra flavor.
You can substitute any sugar-free chocolate of your choice for the dark chocolate.
Nutritional Benefits
These energy balls are high in fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Dates provide natural sweetness and energy, while nuts add beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
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