Stuck for a snack idea? Why not try these super easy and super delicious paleo superfood date balls!
Always merrymaking,
e + c
paleo super food date balls.
2014-07-10 23:44:53
Serves 16
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Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
20 min
stuff you need
- 1 cup pitted dates (soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes then drained)
- 2 tbs. raw cacao powder (super food #1)
- 2 tbs. chia seeds (super food #2)
- 2 tsp. cinnamon (super food # 3)
- 2 tbs. unsweetened shredded coconut (super food #4)
- 1/2 cup of raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup of raw sunflower kernels
- 1 tbs. unsweetened shredded coconut (to roll the balls in)
now what
- Food process the dates until they become a sticky paste.
- Add all other ingredients and food process until combined (the mixture may look a little crumbly - that's ok!)
- Roll the mixture into 16 small balls.
- Place the extra coconut into a small plate and roll each ball in the coconut.
- Refrigerate in an air tight container until it's snack time.
merrymaker tip
- Feel free to swap the pumpkin seeds and sunflower kernels to your favourite nut. We have tried almonds, cashews and brazil nuts, which are all equally delicious!
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Comments 10
Hi when you snack on these, how many do you consider to be one portion?
Hi Sarah, we would recommend having one to two balls as a serving. e & c
Hi e and c, just wanted to let you know that I am not often able to get hold of medjool dates but I can easily get dried Sayer’s dates. I just added a few more to the recipe as they are smaller and just soaked for a bit longer as they are drier 🙂 I have also tried using a teaspoon of natural honey if I am rushed and don’t have the time to soak for as long. Hope that helps
Hi Jo, thanks for the tip! We always have fun experimenting with different ingredients. e & c
I just made these they are fantastic. Well done girls
That’s great Holley! Enjoy! e & c
Hi I want to make these today but got stumped on the first part… do I soak the dates in boiling water from the kettle… or in a pot of boiling water thats on the cooktop type thing? Thanks!
I gave these a go and the mixture was very wet… not sure if my dates were too big maybe? Oh well will eat them up anyway!
Hi Jackie, boil the water in a kettle then pour water over dates in a separate bowl and soak. One thing we forgot to mention is to drain the water! We will update the recipe now. Thanks e & c
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