No-Bake Chocolate Balls Recipe

No-Bake Chocolate Balls Recipe

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
Preparation Time
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Chilling time: 1 hour
  • Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dates
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Chill Dough: Place the dough in the fridge for half an hour to firm up.
Step 4: Shape the Balls
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. Coat Balls: Coat each ball with the melted chocolate and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Chill: Refrigerate the coated balls for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
Serve
  1. 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.

These no-bake chocolate balls are a perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and chocolatey flavors. Enjoy them as a healthy snack or a guilt-free dessert!