Chocolate, Date and Almond Balls
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups (250g) natural almonds (Activated or blanched almonds are best)
1 ½ cups (220g) pitted dates
4 tbsp (30g) cocoa powder. Cacao powder can be used if preferred. Monitor how much water you add to achieve the right consistency.
2 - 4 tbsp (1 tbsp = 15 mls) water
1 ½ cups (250g) natural almonds (Activated or blanched almonds are best)
1 ½ cups (220g) pitted dates
4 tbsp (30g) cocoa powder. Cacao powder can be used if preferred. Monitor how much water you add to achieve the right consistency.
2 - 4 tbsp (1 tbsp = 15 mls) water
Method:
1. Put the dates, almonds, cocoa powder, and 1 tbsp of the water into the food processor. Process until the almonds and dates are broken up into small pieces. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
(Thermomix : Process for 10 seconds at speed 8. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl.)
1. Put the dates, almonds, cocoa powder, and 1 tbsp of the water into the food processor. Process until the almonds and dates are broken up into small pieces. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
(Thermomix : Process for 10 seconds at speed 8. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl.)
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2. Add another 1 tbsp of water and process again.
(Thermomix: Process for 10 seconds at speed 8. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl.) The mixture should not be wet, but the mixture should stick together when pressed. If the mixture is too dry, add more water: start with 1 tsp – 1 tbsp and then process again to combine. |
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3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl (it makes it easier and safer this way)
Roll and press teaspoonful of the mixture into balls. |
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4. Refrigerate and enjoy
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The Recipe is available to print as either pdf or jpg below.
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