Date energy balls
Date energy balls
Description
Dates are your friend if you want to master the world of desserts sans sugar. (Just note the date flavour is strong, so you need to like the taste!)
From: https://www.greedygirlgourmet.com/no-sugar-desserts-for-summer/
Ingredients
Instructions
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1st Step
Soak around 10 dates in hot water till soft (about 10- 15 minutes), then remove the seeds- don't throw away the water!
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2nd Step
Blitz with ½ Cup of rolled oats and ½ Cup of nuts , almonds, walnuts till the oil of the almonds has come out and you get a paste.
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3rd Step
Add ½ Cup of almond butter or a nut butter of your choice. Some people like peanut butter, but almonds are sweeter.
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4th Step
Process again.
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5th Step
Add 3 Tablespoons of ground flax seeds, a pinch of salt, and process till it's all well-mixed and you get a dough.
If it looks dry, VERY slowly drizzle the date soaking water in- keeping drizzling and blending till the dough can stick together to form balls.
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6th Step
Roll into balls and serve with some coffee or tea.
Servings 5