Chocolate,Dates and Nut Laddoo/Energy Balls

Aanchal Gupta

Sugar Free,vegan,gluten free and made with only 3 ingredients,these laddoos are power packed with protein from the nuts and energy from the dates. The cocoa provides a hint of chocolate for all chocoholics.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Dessert/Breakfast/.Energy bars

Cuisine Indian/International

Servings -18 pieces

Ingredients

1 cup mixed nuts-Pistachios Almonds,Walnuts and Cashews in equal portions(you can use only one type or any combination of nuts)
1 cup Dates deseeded and coarsely chopped(I used Medjool dates)
4 tsps cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Sprinkles Coconut and Cocoa for Rolling(optional)

Instructions

Toast the nuts on medium flame for few minutes,set aside to cool
Microwave the dates for 30-45 seconds to soften them a bit
In a food processor, pulse the nuts to coarsely chop them.
Pulse the dates with vanilla and cocao powder till it becomes a smooth paste.
Mix the nuts and dates till it becomes a dough, and roll into balls.
Rolling in coconut,cocoa or sprinkles is optional

Notes

Do not over roast the nuts. While warm,the nuts will feel soft, but they will crisp up a bit when you let it cool.Do not grind the nuts too fine. Vanilla extract and Cocoa are optional. You can make these with just Dates and Nuts and it tastes just as great. Grease your hands with oil or ghee to roll into balls. Rolling in coconut,cocoa or sprinkles is optional.

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