Use a suitable processor
The mixture is dense. Work in short pulses and follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. If needed process smaller batches, then knead together.
European Recipe
Date and walnut cocoa balls
Dates soften in a little water. Chopped nuts and oats turn them into a mixture that holds its shape.
Total time
20 min
Calories
189 kcal
Servings
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
A small date and walnut snack
Ready-to-eat fine rolled oats and chopped walnuts add structure. Use all the soaking water. The balls can be served immediately. This makes twelve balls and six small snack portions without extra toppings.
Meals
Autumn Recipes
Fruit
Recipe
Date and walnut cocoa balls
Small soft no-bake snack balls with dates, walnuts, rolled oats and unsweetened cocoa.
Ingredients
6 servings
Method
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1
Soften the dates
Chop dates and mix with all the warm water. Let soften about 10 minutes, included in preparation time. Do not drain any water.
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2
Chop dry ingredients
Meanwhile finely chop walnuts and oats in a suitable food processor. Add cocoa and mix briefly. Small nut pieces may remain visible.
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3
Process the mixture
Add dates with all the soaking water. Pulse until the mixture comes together and can be shaped. Switch the appliance off before scraping the sides between pulses. The mixture should hold when pressed together.
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4
Shape and portion
Divide into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls with slightly damp hands. Serve immediately. This makes 6 small snack portions of 2 balls each. For later use, keep covered in the refrigerator; no extra chilling time is needed for immediate serving.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Date and walnut cocoa balls
Divide evenly
Divide the full mixture as evenly as possible before shaping. The portions will then match the calculated amount more closely.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace walnuts with the same shelled weight of hazelnuts. Flavour, texture and nutrition change.
Replace cocoa with the same weight of additional finely ground oats. Flavour, binding and nutrition change.
Nutrition per serving
189kcal
23.9 gCarbohydrates
3.6 gProtein
7.8 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Date and walnut cocoa balls
No. Ready-to-eat ingredients are processed and shaped directly. No raw wheat flour or raw egg is used.
No. No further sugar is added, but dates naturally contain sugar. The nutrition calculation includes all the dates.
Weigh the stated amount after removing the stones. Check even pre-pitted dates for any remaining stones.
A small snack portion consists of two equally sized balls. Divide the full mixture among the stated number of balls; extra topping is not included.
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