Assorted Date Balls

Coconut-coated date energy balls on a light blue glass plate next to a purple flower branch.
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Coconut-coated date energy balls on a light blue glass plate next to a purple flower branch.

Assorted Date Balls

Delicious energy-packed super balls for a sugar-free., homemade, healthy snack. Dates provide the nutrients you need, while satisfying your sweet tooth. Combining them with a protein source (seeds, nuts, nut flours) assists with lowering the GI of these naturally sweet fruits. This assists with blood sugar control – slowing the release of sugar into the blood stream keeps you fuller for longer and decreases cravings and sugar dips
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Course: Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the date balls
  • 1 cup dried dates
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup  mixed seeds (chia, linseeds, sunflower or pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 Tbsp cacao (optional)
  • 1 Tsp vanilla essence (optional)
For the topping: Your Chioce of:
  • Cacao
  • Desiccated coconut
  • Sesame seeds
  • Goji berries
  • Almond nut butter

Method
 

  1. Method
    Place dates in a bowl and cover with a splash of boiling water.Leave to soak for 10 minutes and then remove dates from the water.Combine coconut flour, almond flour, vanilla essence, seeds and cacao in a blender.Process dates separately. (Can also use a fork to mash them up)Combine dry ingredients with dates to form a dough-like texture. Adjust the flour quantity until you have the desired consistency (must stick together).If you have added too much flour, simply add a drop of water that the dates soaked in, until you have a sticky mixture.
    Roll into balls using your hands.Now comes the fun part…roll the balls in your favourite topping: Goji berries, desiccated coconut, cacao or seeds. You can even cut one in half and add some almond butter to the middle before re-sealing.Be fun. Be creative!
     Gluten Free | Sugar free | Vegan | Vegetarian 
    Credit to: The Wellness Initiative
    One of The Oak Tree FHC Suppliers.

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