Description
Chocolate brownie date balls bring rich Mediterranean sweetness into perfect bite-sized treats. Packed with natural energy and indulgent chocolate, these no-bake delights offer you a guilt-free snack that satisfies chocolate cravings with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 pitted Medjool dates
- 0.75 cups (2.6 ounces) walnuts
Chocolate and Flavor Enhancers:
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process recommended)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 0.25 cups canned or homemade pumpkin purée
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Pulverize a portion of walnuts in a food processor until they resemble fine, sandy granules. Transfer the ground nuts to a separate container, reserving them for the final coating stage.
- Return the remaining walnuts to the food processor and grind them into a fine powder, creating a nutty base for the mixture.
- Introduce Medjool dates, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract into the processor with the ground walnuts. Blend until the ingredients form a cohesive, sticky composition that holds together when pressed.
- Gently manipulate the mixture, using either a spoon or clean hands, to craft approximately 8 uniform spheres roughly the size of golf balls.
- Carefully roll each ball through the previously prepared ground walnut mixture, ensuring an even, delicate coating that adds textural contrast and nutty depth.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve the chocolate brownie date balls immediately. Alternatively, preserve their freshness by storing in the refrigerator for up to a week or freezing for extended preservation.
- Pro tip: If using standard dates instead of Medjool, briefly soak them in warm water to enhance softness and improve blending consistency.
- Consider toasting the walnuts before grinding to elevate the coating’s flavor profile, introducing a rich, more complex nutty essence to the final treat.
Notes
- Bursting with decadent chocolate flavor, these date balls transform simple ingredients into a guilt-free indulgence.
- Medjool dates provide natural sweetness while walnuts deliver a rich, nutty crunch that elevates the entire treat.
- Easily prepared in under 15 minutes, these energy-packed bites offer a healthy alternative to traditional brownies without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg