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No-Bake Chocolate Balls Recipe
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Ingredients
- 150 g (5.3 oz) dates, soaked overnight
- 60 g (2.1 oz) ground walnuts
- 7 walnuts, chopped into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons bitter cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- A splash of milk (optional)
- 40 g (1.4 oz) peanuts, chopped into small pieces
- 125 g (4.5 oz) 70% dark chocolate
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 balls
- Calories: 90 per ball
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dates
- Drain and Chop Dates: Remove the water from the soaked dates. Place them on a chopping board, remove the pits, and cut them into smaller pieces.
Step 2: Blend Dates and Walnuts
- Blend: Add the chopped dates into a blender, followed by the ground walnuts. Blend until well combined and a smooth paste forms. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Step 3: Form the Dough
- Mix Ingredients: Add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, and a splash of milk (optional) to the date and walnut mixture. Mix until well combined using a rubber spatula. The mixture should form a dough-like consistency.
- Chill Dough: Place the dough in the fridge for half an hour to firm up.
Step 4: Shape the Balls
- Form Balls: Remove the dough from the fridge. Wet your hands with water, take a small amount of the mixture, and form it into a ball. Make an indent in the center of each ball and place a few chopped peanuts inside. Cover the indent with the sides of the dough and form it back into a ball. Place the balls on a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate the balls.
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Step 5: Prepare the Chocolate Coating
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate using the double boiler method. Stir until smooth. Add the chopped walnuts to the melted chocolate and mix until well coated.
Step 6: Coat the Balls
- Coat Balls: Coat each ball with the melted chocolate and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the coated balls for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
Serve
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has set, serve the no-bake chocolate balls. Enjoy!
Storage Notes
- Room Temperature: Store the chocolate balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.