Date oat flakes and Walnut Energy Balls

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.

Ingredients:

• • 150g (5.3 oz) dates
  • 80g (2.8 oz) oat flakes

• • 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:

1. 1. Prepare the Dates:
      • • Soak 150g of dates in cold water for 15 minutes to remove preservatives.
        • Remove the pits from the dates.

       

   2. Grind the Ingredients:
      • • 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.
   3. 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.

1. Chill the Balls:
   • Place the balls in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
2. Prepare the Chocolate Coating:
   • • Melt 100g of dark chocolate with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a water bath until smooth.

    
3. Decorate the Balls:
   • • 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.
4. Chill Again:
   • • Place the decorated balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set the chocolate.