Ingredients
- 150 g toasted hazelnuts
- 150 g pitted dates Medjool preferred
- 2 Tbs cocao powder or cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- Nutella amount will vary depending on how large the balls are.
Method
- Using a food processor or blender, mix dates, cocao powder salt and half of the hazelnuts. Blend until fully mixed.
- Next, add remaining hazelnuts. Pulse until hazelnuts are coarsely chopped. This will give the chewy date mixture a little crunch. You should end up with a soft dough. Cover the mixture and place in the fridge to chill out for 20-30 minutes.
- Also, place the Nutella in the fridge or freezer to firm up. This step will make filling the balls much easier.
- Once chilled, take 2-3 tablespoons of the date mixture. Flatten into a pancake shape then make a small cup-like shape.
- Fill cup 2/3 full with Nutella, I love using this homemade Nutella recipe HERE. Carefully close opening. Roll and enjoy or store in fridge until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Notes
You can make 12-14 smaller balls but the smaller you go the harder it is to fill and seal.