Date and nut balls

⏱️ 10 min 👥 18 servings 📊 Easy
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Date and nut balls
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These easy date and nut balls are nutritious and easy to make with just three ingredients. Perfect for when you need an energy boost on the go.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1/4 up dried coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, ground
  • 22 medjool dates
  • 1/3 cup whole cashews, unsalted
  • 1/3 cup whole pistachios, unsalted

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Grind pistachios for the topping: Place 1/4 cup...: Grind pistachios for the topping: Place 1/4 cup pistachios in a food processor. Pulse on high until very fine, almost like powder. Empty into a small deep bowl and set aside. Place coconut in a small bowl as well and set aside for later.
  2. 2Grind cashews and pistachios: Place whole cashews and...: Grind cashews and pistachios: Place whole cashews and pistachios in the food processor. Pulse just a few times until the nuts are coarse. Leave nuts in the bowl of the food processor.
  3. 3Combine dates with nuts: Add dates to the...: Combine dates with nuts: Add dates to the nuts and pulse on high until the mixture becomes solid and sticky when pinched.
  4. 4Shape date balls: Use a tablespoon to scoop...: Shape date balls: Use a tablespoon to scoop up some of the mixture. Place it between your hands and roll it into a ball. Continue until all the mixture is done.
  5. 5Coat in toppings: Roll each date ball in...: Coat in toppings: Roll each date ball in the pistachio and coconut topping. Place on a plate or in a container with a lid.
  6. 6Storage: Date balls will keep fresh in an...: Storage: Date balls will keep fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Alica on alicaspepperpot.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.