Description
Delicious and healthy Date Balls made from soft dates, crunchy pecans, and rich cocoa powder, blended into bite-sized energy-packed treats. Perfect for a quick snack or a nutritious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 Dates
- 1 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Soak Dates: Place the dates in a medium bowl. Heat 2 cups of water in the microwave until hot, then pour it over the dates and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
- Prep Dates: Remove the dates from the water and pat them dry with a paper towel. If the dates have pits, slice each one open carefully with a knife and remove the pits.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the dates, pecans, and cocoa powder into a food processor. Secure the lid and pulse on high until the mixture is finely chopped and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Form Balls: Scoop out the date-pecan mixture and roll into 1-ounce balls using your hands.
- Optional Coating: For extra flavor and texture, roll the balls in finely chopped nuts or unsweetened coconut flakes if desired.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the date balls immediately or store them in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Notes
- If dates are dry, soaking longer can help soften them further.
- Use pitted dates or remove pits before blending to avoid hard pieces.
- These date balls can be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
- For variation, try different nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Rolling in coconut or chopped nuts adds texture and flavor.
