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Chocolate Brownie Date Balls

Decadent Chocolate Brownie Date Balls That Are Guilt-Free

Indulge in Chocolate Brownie Date Balls—guilt-free, nourishing treats perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/3 cup walnuts Richness and nutty flavor; substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 1 cup Medjool dates Primary sweetener; substitute with regular dates or prunes
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Provides moisture; can substitute with mashed banana
  • 1 pinch sea salt Enhances overall taste
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Infuses chocolate flavor; Dutch process preferred
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth; can be omitted

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Process the walnuts in a food processor until they resemble coarse sand, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. In the food processor, finely grind the remaining walnuts for another 15 seconds. Add Medjool dates, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, approximately 30 seconds.
  3. Roll the mixture into 8 uniform-sized balls.
  4. Coat each ball in the reserved ground walnuts.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Refrigerate for better flavor and texture. Substitute walnuts with seeds if allergic. Customize with spices if desired.

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