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Date Energy Balls

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine middle eastern
Servings 15
Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 g Medjool dates
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • toasted sesame seeds optional
  • Pinch of salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the dates and olive oil to a pan and cook over a low-medium heat.
  • Use the pack of a wooden spoon to mash down the dates as they cook in the oil. Add an optional sprinkle of salt.
  • Once you have a smooth paste, remove from the heat and leave to cool enough to handle with your hands.
  • Shape into balls, then dip in some toasted sesame seeds for extra flavour and some crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 0.2mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword 2-ingredient, dates, easy snack, extra virgin olive oil, healthier dessert, healthy snack, medjool dates, sesame seeds
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