Description
These Healthy Churro Date Bliss Balls are a crave-worthy, cinnamon-kissed power bite bursting with hearty oats and naturally sweet dates.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted *
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats *
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter *
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon *
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt *
- ½ to 1 ½ teaspoons warm tap water *
Rolling Topping Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons dry sugar (of choice)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the Medjool dates into a food processor and process until finely chopped, then place all the remaining Base Ingredients into the food processor. Process until the mixture forms a large ball in the food processor.
- Pinch the mixture to ensure the mixture will form a ball. If needed, add extra hot tap water, ½ teaspoon at a time and process. Retest by pinching the mixture.
- Scoop up 1 tablespoon (or a small cookie scoop) of the mixture, roll and firmly press into a firm ball and set on a plate. Repeat until all the mixture has been rolled into smooth, firm balls.
- Place all the Rolling Topping Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk to combine, then roll the balls until completely coated in the topping. Set on a plate and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once firm, move to an air-tight container, then store them in the refrigerator. They also freeze well.
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: Makes 19 to 21 balls.