Chocolate Brownie Date Balls
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Brownie Date Balls whenever you crave a chocolatey treat. Crafted from luscious Medjool dates, creamy pumpkin, and rich cocoa powder, they deliver a satisfying sweetness and a fantastic pick-me-up for your afternoon slump. With no baking required, these tasty bites are quick and simple to make!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 10 pitted Medjool dates
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup canned or homemade pumpkin purée
- Pinch sea salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Equipment Needed
- food processor
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor equipped with a metal blade, add 1/3 cup of the walnuts.
- 2
Blend the nuts until they achieve a texture similar to coarse sand. Once done, transfer them to a small bowl and set aside.
- 3
Incorporate the remaining walnuts into the food processor and blend until they are finely crushed.
- 4
To the finely ground walnuts, add the dates, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Continue processing until all ingredients are well mixed and the texture is smooth.
- 5
With a spoon or your hands, take portions of the mixture and form them into 8 equal-sized balls, roughly the size of golf balls.
- 6
Coat each ball in the reserved walnut mixture and enjoy immediately, or store them in the freezer or refrigerator for later use.