Chocolate Walnut Date Balls


YIELD: 18 balls

SERVES: 9

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

SERVING SIZE: 2 balls

COOKING TIME: None

 

This little dessert with benefits is loaded with health-shielding nutrients and a delicious chocolate taste.


INGREDIENTS

1 cup pitted sticky dates such as Medjool or Deglet Noor (4.5 ounces)

1/2 cup raisins (2.3 ounces)

1/2 cup walnuts (2 ounces)

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/4 cup chocolate chips (1.5 ounces)

1 tablespoon water

INSTRUCTIONS

1    Using a food processor, process everything except the water until finely chopped.

2    Add the water and process again for several seconds until you have a sticky mass.

3    Using damp hands, form 18 (1-inch) balls, each weighing about 18 grams.

4    Place the balls in a container with a lid. Separate layers with wax paper. Store at room temperature or the refrigerator.

 

CHOICES

1 Fruit, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories

130

           Calories from Fat

50

Total Fat

6.0 g

           Saturated Fat

1.3 g

           Trans Fat

0.0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

0 mg

Potassium

210 mg

Total Carbohydrate

21 g

           Dietary Fiber

3 g

           Sugars

16 g

Protein

2 g

Phosphorus

55 mg