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 |