These Date and Walnut Energy Balls are a perfect healthy snack, packed with natural sweetness and nutty flavors. They are easy to make and require no baking, making them a convenient treat for any time of the day.
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Ingredients:
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- 150g (5.3 oz) dates
- 80g (2.8 oz) oat flakes
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- 60g (2 oz) walnuts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for hands and chocolate)
- 100g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate without sugar
- 30g (1 oz) walnuts (for decoration)
Instructions:
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- Prepare the Dates:
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- Soak 150g of dates in cold water for 15 minutes to remove preservatives.
- Remove the pits from the dates.
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- Grind the Ingredients:
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- Grind 80g of oat flakes in a blender until they become a fine powder.
- Grind 60g of walnuts in the blender.
- Grind the soaked dates in the blender until they form a smooth paste.
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- Mix and Form Balls:
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- 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.
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- Prepare the Dates:
- Chill the Balls:
- Place the balls in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating:
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- Melt 100g of dark chocolate with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a water bath until smooth.
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- Decorate the Balls:
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- Grind 30g of walnuts in the blender for decoration.
- Dip the chilled balls into the melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle the ground walnuts on top of the chocolate-coated balls.
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- Chill Again:
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- Place the decorated balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
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