Date balls are one of my favourite sweet treats to eat after my lunch or dinner. Dried fruit should only be eaten is small amounts. Therefore one date ball is a perfect treat after a meal. Medjool dates have many health benefits. Firstly, they are high in fibre, they are excellent natural sweeteners and they can help with brain function too.
As much as I love dates I do enjoy a change every so often. As well as dates I really like figs and other dried fruit. To be honest, I normally just eat medjool dates and dried figs. Obviously I eat all dried fruit in moderation. Plus I have never eaten figs and dates together. As I was stood at the fridge I decided to try the two together with mint and chocolate. The results were amazing and it’s a recipe I will be making again. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Food processor
- Tablespoon
- Bowl
- Storage container/mason jar
Ingredients
- Medjool dates x 8
- Dried figs x 8
- Almond butter x 150g
- Ground flaxseed x 2 tbsp
- Mint x 10 – 12 leaves
- Raw cacao powder or cocoa powder x 4 tbsp plus extra for dusting
Method
- Start by slicing the medjool dates lengthways in half then remove the stones.
- Put the dates into the food processor.
- Then cut the dried figs into halves and quarters.
- Put the figs into the food processor.
- Slice the mint leaves and put these into the food processor.
- Add in the almond butter, ground flaxseed and raw cacao powder or cacao powder.
- Place the lid on the food processor and blend all the ingredients together.
- Blend until everything in chopped up.
- The mixture will resemble breadcrumbs.
- Put extra raw cacao powder or cocoa powder into the bowl.
- Take a tablespoon of the mixture and compress in your palm into a ball.
- Roll the ball around in the powder in the bowl.
- Once the ball is covered in the powder put into the storage container/mason jar.
- Store in the fridge for up to three weeks if they last that long.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Mint Chocolate Date and Fig Balls were a big hit with me. Yep that’s right I made these as a sweet treat for myself. My husband Howard and son Ted aren’t the biggest fans of date balls. Therefore I knew this meal would be for me. The dried figs mixed with the dates are sweet and the mint adds a refreshing flavour. These would make a great present for yourself or a friend. That’s if you can bare to part with them. However you decide to enjoy this treat, as always, please enjoy. Thank you. xxx
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