Chocolate Hazelnut Date Balls
Indulge in these nutritious Chocolate Hazelnut Date Balls, a delightful nod to Ferrero Rocher. Crafted with a wholesome blend of hazelnuts, dates, pumpkin puree, and rich cocoa powder, these treats are both satisfying and guilt-free.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 9 pitted Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup canned or homemade pumpkin purée
Instructions
- 1
Begin by placing 1/3 cup of hazelnuts into a food processor equipped with a metal blade.
- 2
Blend the nuts until they are coarsely chopped, then transfer them to a small bowl and set aside for later use.
- 3
Reserve 16 whole hazelnuts for garnish. Add the rest of the chopped hazelnuts back into the food processor and blend until they reach a fine grind.
- 4
Incorporate the dates, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract into the food processor. Continue blending until the mixture is well combined and smooth in texture.
- 5
With a spoon or your hands, portion the mixture into 16 equal-sized balls, ensuring to insert one whole hazelnut into the center of each ball.
- 6
Roll each formed ball in the remaining chopped hazelnuts, then serve them right away or store in the refrigerator or freezer for later enjoyment.