Chocolate Walnut Date Bites
Just sweet enough, these chocolate bites are a perfect afternoon treat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal
Equipment
- 1 oz. scoop
Ingredients
- 1 - 1/2 cups walnuts divided
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 8 oz. dates
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp. orange zest
Instructions
- Wash your hands and assemble clean equipment.
- Place all ingredients except 1/2 cup of walnuts in the bowl of a food processor fitted with chopping blade.
- Pulse the ingredients until they are well blended and form a cohesive ball.
- Form into 1 ounce balls using a 1 oz. scoop or a couple of spoons.
- Finely chop the reserved 1/2 cup of walnuts and place in a tray or on a plate.
- Roll each ball into the reserved, chopped walnuts and place on a sheet pan lined with wax paper.
- Let dry at room temperature for ~ 30 minutes. Store in an air-tight container for 4-5 days or wrap tightly and store in the freezer for 2 - 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal