Description
Deliciously healthy chocolate-covered date balls made with Medjool dates, nut butter, and dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 oz Medjool dates (pitted; approx. 500g)
- ½ cup smooth nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew; approx. 135g)
- 1 cup dark chocolate (melted; approx. 180g)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Add the pitted dates and nut butter to a food processor. Blend for 2–3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until a thick, sticky dough forms that holds together when pressed.
- If the mixture is too firm for your food processor, add 1–2 teaspoons warm water or a little extra nut butter to help it blend.
- Scoop the mixture into about 20 portions (roughly 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off, then return to the lined tray.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet, if using.
- Return to the freezer for another 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Ensure the dates are pitted before processing to avoid a gritty texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg