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Cocoa Almond Date Balls

The almond date balls are nutrition-packed and made with just a handful of ingredients to fulfil your hunger pangs. Whenever you crave for something sweet but healthy, these sweet balls are a delicious option as these are gluten-free. This is also a vegan recipe. Almonds are full of nutritional value and add crunchiness. Whereas perks of adding dates are, it helps to boost energy and its natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Almonds
  • 1-1/2 Cup Dates (pitted)
  • 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • Coconut (grated)

Preparation

Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes

  1. In a blender or mixer coarsely grind the almonds.
  2. Then add the dates, peanut butter, cocoa powder, coconut oil and grind till all the ingredients are crushed and mixed all together.
  3. Make equal sized balls and keep it in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  4. Roll the ready balls in toasted coconut and store in an airtight container.

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USEFUL TIPS

The basic ingredients are just almonds, dates, and coconut oil. I also add some cocoa powder to give it a twist of taste and peanut butter which gives it a buttery flavour. Coating the balls in the grated coconut gives it a finishing touch.
Jayashree Mudaliar

I was a banker by profession for over 14+ years but took a sabbatical from the corporate world to be a part-time Consultant for a couple of years. I'm 43 years old, been married for 20 years and have a 15-year-old son. My decision to quit my corporate job was to strike a balance between work and home. I have lived in various parts of India during my growing up years and that had a big influence on my life. I have imbibed various cultures and nuances from each place and this reflects in my approach towards life - Live and Let Live! I took up fitness in 2016. I'm a Marathoner and a budding cyclist. I also happen to be a good cook. My love for cooking is genetic and I come from a family of hoteliers and caterers. I document recipes as and when I get time, but now due to the lockdown, I'm quite regular. In August 2017, I turned vegetarian. My food philosophy is fresh, easy, healthy, local, farm to table food. I believe in sourcing the best quality ingredients from the right sources so that it nourishes the body in the right way. I develop recipes based on the ingredients I have in hand.