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Date balls
Calories & nutrition facts
with peanut butter and rolled oats
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 446 kcal —
- Protein 10 g 20%
- Carbohydrate 44 g 16%
- Fat 24 g 31%
- Saturated fat 10 g 52%
- Fibre 7 g 25%
- Sugars 34 g —
Questions about Date balls
How do you make date balls that hold together?
Blend soft, pitted dates until they form a sticky paste, then pulse in finely ground nuts or oats. If the mixture crumbles, blend in another date; if it feels too sticky to roll, chill it for 20 minutes.
Do you need to soak dates before making date balls?
No, if they’re soft and moist. For firm, dry dates, cover them with hot water for 10 minutes, drain very well and pat dry before blending, or the mixture may turn wet and difficult to shape.
How do you stop date balls sticking to your hands?
Chill the mixture for 20–30 minutes, then roll it with slightly damp hands. A coating of desiccated coconut, cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts also makes the balls easier to handle.
How long do date balls keep, and should you refrigerate them?
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to three months and thaw only the amount you want to eat.
What can you add to date balls for flavour?
Cocoa or cacao, orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom and a pinch of salt all work well with dates. For a less sweet bite, add tahini or peanut butter; roll the finished balls in sesame seeds or coconut.
Can you make date balls without nuts?
Yes. Use oats, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, or a mixture of seeds and desiccated coconut instead of nuts. Add them gradually so the mixture stays sticky enough to roll.
Are date balls a good source of fibre?
A typical date ball’s fibre depends on its size and ingredients; dates and oats both contribute. For the dates themselves, 7 g of fibre per 100 g.
Source: mvt 09.182 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
