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Chocolate Brownie Date Balls Recipe

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These Chocolate Brownie Date Balls are a healthy, no-bake snack that blends the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with rich cocoa and pumpkin purée, rolled in crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a guilt-free treat packed with fiber, protein, and wholesome fats.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup walnuts (2.6 oz total)
  • 10 pitted Medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup canned or homemade pumpkin purée
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Walnuts: Place 1/3 cup of the walnuts in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until the nuts resemble coarse sand. Transfer this to a small bowl and set aside for rolling later.
  2. Grind Remaining Walnuts: Add the remaining walnuts to the food processor and process them until finely ground, creating a powder-like texture that will blend well with the other ingredients.
  3. Add Other Ingredients and Blend: To the finely ground walnuts in the processor, add the pitted dates, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Continue processing until the mixture is thoroughly combined and smooth, forming a sticky dough-like consistency.
  4. Shape the Date Balls: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into 8 equal, golf-ball-sized balls with your palms.
  5. Coat with Walnuts: Roll each ball in the reserved coarse walnut mixture to coat them evenly. This adds extra texture and flavor.
  6. Serve or Store: Serve the date balls immediately or store them in the refrigerator or freezer for later consumption.
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Notes

  • Variations: Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
  • Nut Allergies: Use hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds as an alternative to nuts.
  • Pumpkin Substitute: You can swap pumpkin purée for mashed banana or another fruit purée.
  • Date Variations: Regular dates can be used but increase the quantity as they are smaller than Medjool. Prunes can be an alternative as well.
  • Cocoa Powder Substitute: Use protein powder instead of cocoa powder to boost protein content.
  • Additional Flavor: Adding shredded coconut to the dough is a delicious option for extra texture and flavor.

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