Hi everybody, Asiyah here!
I’d like to share with you the very first recipe that I created on my own! These Date Balls are so easy to make, delicious, and nutritious. I like to pack them in my school lunch for a healthy treat! They give me lots of energy to get through the rest of my day. They are:
- naturally sweetened with dates and contain no refined sugars
- contain only 5 ingredients
- gluten, dairy, and (optional) nut free
- perfect for Iftars or to bring to a gathering
<– These are a popular date cookie here in Saudi, but they contain almost 3 spoons of sugar per cookie!
They also lack the protein of my Easy Date Balls, and contain white flour, which is stripped of nutrients and then bleached white. Yuck!!
For another yummy Date Ball recipe, check out these Chocolate Date Truffles.
Easy Date Balls
Servings 10 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups dates pitted
- 1/3 cup peanut butter or use almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- 1/3 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (if your nut butter doesn't contain salt)
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add a little water if the mixture is too dry.
- Taste for sweetness and add a little honey if you want it to be sweeter.
- Form into small balls and roll in more coconut flakes.
- Enjoy!
Where are the directions for your” Easy Date Balls”? They look good but do you bake them or what after you make the balls. Thanks
No need to bake, you just blend the ingredients and form into balls.Then you can roll the balls in coconut flakes,cocoa powder, or crushed nuts if you’d like.