Chocolatey, no baking and just four dates for 16 balls – the nuts are the star.
Time: 50 min, 20 min activeMakes: 16 piecesNo Thermomix needed: standard kitchen equipment
Why this recipe is good for you
- Walnuts come out on top when nuts are compared: they provide plant-based omega-3, which is good for your heart, gut and brain. Read more
- In one study of people with prediabetes, almonds improved blood sugar, long-term blood sugar and insulin resistance after three months. Read more
- Buy nuts natural, not heavily salted or roasted – and keep the sweetness low: four dates are enough for 16 balls. Read more
Ingredients
Energy balls
- 100 g walnuts (natural, unsalted)
- 80 g almonds (natural, unsalted)
- 4 dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2–3 tbsp water
For rolling
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
Equipment you need
- Blender or food processor
- Bowl
- Airtight container for storing
Method
- Grind the nuts: Grind the walnuts and almonds in the blender until fine, but not to a paste.
- Blend the mixture: Add the dates, cocoa powder, flaxseed and salt, then blend until the mixture sticks together. If it's too dry, add water a spoonful at a time.
- Roll the balls: Roll the mixture into 16 equal-sized balls.
- Roll in coconut: Roll the balls in the desiccated coconut.
- Chill: Chill the balls for 30 minutes so they firm up. (30 minutes)
