Vegan macadamia and date balls

Raw balls made from macadamia nuts, Medjool dates, linseed and cocoa powder – sweetened only with dates, vegan, gluten-free and quick to make.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 15 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 250 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 32 g

Ingredients

• 100g macadamia nuts
• 150g Medjool dates
• 1 tbsp linseed
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

You’ll need: blender

1. Stone the dates and put them in a blender with the macadamia nuts.
2. Add the cocoa powder, linseed and a pinch of salt.
3. Blend everything into a sticky mixture that holds together well.
4. With damp hands, shape into small balls and place them on a plate.
5. Leave the balls to firm up in the fridge for a good hour before serving.

Good to know

For an afternoon snack, these little balls are just right. They taste strongly of cocoa and are made from a handful of simple ingredients.

Swaps

Macadamia → walnuts (more bitter in flavour)

Cooking tips

If the dates are quite dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first.

Storage

The balls keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Allergens

Contains tree nuts.

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