Date Balls

No-Bake Date Balls are naturally sweet and packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats; they are a delicious, healthy sweet treat. They’re raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and are made using only 4 ingredients!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate date balls, date balls, date nut balls, date walnut balls, healthy date balls

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 0

Total Time 8

Servings Balls

Calories 104kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
6 large Medjool dates (3.2 oz or 92 gms without pits)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Grind. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes, or until finely ground and the mixture starts to come together.
👉 Stop the food processor and scrape down the sides as needed, then continue blending until as fine as possible. Don’t add water or milk, even if the mixture looks dry at first. As it blends, the natural oils from the walnuts and coconut oil will release and provide enough moisture to bring everything together.
Knead. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently knead it a few times with your hands until it comes together into a cohesive dough. The warmth from your hands helps bring everything together and makes the mixture easier to shape.
Shape. Use a 1-tablespoon measure to portion the dough, then roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls. The mixture may feel slightly sticky or greasy as you roll, but don’t worry—it will firm up nicely once chilled. Store the date balls in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Medjool dates - Use Medjool dates! They are soft and easy to grind. You will need 6 dates that weigh 3.2 ounces or 92 grams (after removing pits).

Noor Dates - If you are using Noor dates, then soak them in some water for 30 to 60 minutes, and drain the water completely before proceeding with the recipe. This softens them and makes them easier to grind. If using Deglet Nour dates, use 15 to 18 dates for the recipe.

If using a blender, first process the walnuts and cocoa powder, into a powder, then add dates and coconut oil, and pulse until it comes together.

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