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Date and nut energy balls rolled in desiccated coconut on a white tray

Date and Nut Energy Balls

Soft dates mixed with roasted nuts and seeds, rolled into balls and coated in desiccated coconut. No sugar, no cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups soft dates pitted, about 300 g
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • 2 tbsp sesame or melon seeds
  • 1 tbsp ghee plus a little for your palms
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut for coating

Method
 

  1. Dry roast the almonds, walnuts and pistachios in a pan on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the seeds for the last minute. Cool and chop roughly.
  2. Pulse the dates in a food processor (or mash by hand) into a sticky paste.
  3. Warm the ghee and mix it into the dates with the cardamom. Add the chopped nuts and seeds and mix well.
  4. Grease your palms with a little ghee. Take a small portion and roll into a smooth ball.
  5. Roll each ball in desiccated coconut until fully coated.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes, then store in an airtight box.

Notes

Use soft, sticky dates for the best binding. Chop the nuts roughly to keep a nice crunch.