Description
Delightful no-bake chocolate balls made with dark chocolate, dates, and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped bars
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or pistachios
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom
Instructions
- Pit your dates and chop your nuts.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and chopped nuts and pulse until finely chopped.
- Transfer the date-nut mixture into the melted chocolate and stir until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the mixture into small balls using your hands.
- Coat the balls in coconut flakes or cocoa powder.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
Dampen your hands with water to prevent sticking while rolling the balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake, chocolate, dessert, snacks, vegan