Description
A blend of chewy dates and crunchy walnuts coated in dark chocolate, perfect for paleo and vegan diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates (about 11 Medjool dates)
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate
- Flaked salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
- Blend the soaked dates, walnuts, vanilla, and cinnamon in a food processor until a sticky dough forms.
- Form about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat each ball in the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet.
- Final touch: Drizzle leftover chocolate and sprinkle with flaked salt if desired.
Notes
Opt for high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg