Nutty Date Balls
I wanted to make a quick sweet goodies for a long time and dates were on my mind! Yesterday when I took a pack of dates out from drawer, I felt like making some fudge or cake out of it… But then again, I didn’t want to cook or bake at all. I recalled a phone-talk with my sister-in-law (TJ) and she told me that my nephew is fond of chocolates at the age of 1.5 only :P Well, who doesn’t like chocolates? But they can’t give him one as he’s just a toddler…
I immediately planned to make something that’s quick (under 5-7 mins) and super-healthy. I tasted and loved it… So messaged her immediately saying that she can try this one with Aadi! But at my end, it was an experiment so I wasn’t sure if hubby would like it or not… I made a mistake of making just a few! As in the evening, we gobbled up nearly half of them. I’m making it soon again :) Why don’t you give it a try??!!!
Makes: 8-10
INGREDIENTS:
14-15 Dates, deseeded
1/2 cup Dessicated Coconut + 2 tbsp
5-6 Cashewnuts
5-6 Almonds
2-3 tbsp Crushed Peanuts
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
- Grind dates, cashew nuts, almonds together to make a not-so-coarse mixture.
- Add in peanuts and coconut. Mix everything well.
- Make balls out of it and coat them lightly with dessicated coconut.
- Serve immediately or store in air-tight container :)
SJ’s NOTE:
- You can also add walnuts or any other nuts of your choice.
- Cocoa powder can be added for a chocolaty touch!
Love this Shruti :)
I add pecan and walnut to this ball without coconut. During pregnancy use to have this everyday such a healthy ball. Never get this perfect round;-)share the secret tip dear
The mix was quite moist while rolled them!!! But else I microwave for a few seconds to get them in loosen texture for a perfect round :P I will be adding more nuts next time!
Wow thanks for the tip dear:-) will keep in mind next time when i do
I have same thing in my container, minus peanuts, I added figs. Every one grabs it when sweet craving hits.
I personally don’t like figs so I won’t think of it :P But I’m sure they must be as delicious as this one!!!
Love this, Shruti! I have all the ingredients and I’m so tempted to make this! :)
great healthy snacks!
These look delicious & super healthy Shruti! And your pictures are gorgeous :)
AH, I’m calling these AMAZE BALLS with all my favourite ingredients…..