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Chocolate Hazelnut Balls
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
0 Minutes (plus chilling)
Serves:
Makes 10 - 12 balls
Level:
Beginner
About the Recipe
No-bake bliss balls made with dates, hazelnuts, raw cacao and vanilla - rolled in almond or hazelnut meal for an indulgent yet nourishing treat.

Ingredients
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup hazelnuts (optional: roast first and remove skins)
⅓ cup almond meal or hazelnut meal, for the topping
2 tablespoons organic raw cacao powder
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
Preparation
Step 1
Mix the dates, hazelnuts, cacao and vanilla in a food processor until well combined.
Step 2
Roll into balls.
Step 3
Place the remaining almond or hazelnut meal in a bowl.
Step 4
Roll each of the balls in the bowl until fully coated. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Dates provide natural sweetness and fibre along with potassium and magnesium. Hazelnuts are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and B vitamins. Raw cacao powder is a potent source of antioxidants and magnesium, and supports mood via its effect on serotonin production.