These are delicious! I also love the idea that there is no soy, dairy, or “bad” fat in them. And no cooking! Just mixing real food ingredients together to get a wonderful tasting food that tastes like chocolate! Enjoy!
I orginially found this made with just 3 ingredients. But me being me, I always have to experience with the recipes to see what I can do to get a variety of different tastes.
How about you? Do you like to see what else you can make from another recipe? I would love to hear what else you do to these. But remember – keep them healthy and tasty!
These are relatively healthy, but remember moderation is always the key if you have health issues, such as diabetes, or are trying to lose weight. Although dates are healthy, have lots of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, they also contain natural occuring sugar – which if you over eat may spike your sugar levels – so keep an eye on your sugar levels to see how your body response. (Every body responds a bit different)
Quality of ingredients is crucial. The nuts and dates should be fresh (nuts can go rancid after a period of time if not refrigerated or frozen – I always have mine in the freezer).
Orinigal Ingredients from www.foodsensitivityjournal.com :
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup fresh medjool dates, pits removed
3 tbsp raw cacao powder
Directions:
Process cashews in a food processor into a fine meal, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add cacao powder and process until mixed. Add dates and process until dates are finely chopped. Form into walnut size balls with your hand, or using a melon baller. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Makes about 12.
My changes:
First of all, I make a double batch so I can grab a couple as I run out the door, or take for a snack or work, etc. Especially since I do not have time to make these whenever I want to. I keep them in the fridge until I am want them. You might be able to freeze them as well. If you do, let me know the results as I have not tried that yet.
You can also make these in a blender, but it takes longer to mix than a food processor.
Instead of sticking with just the cashews, I use a variety of different nuts and seeds, such as almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, etc. Whatever I have on hand at the time. Let your imagination take over. I also soak and dry my nuts for better absorption. That is not a requirement, but if you have digestion issues, it will help.
Of the 2 cups of nuts/seed, I use a 1/2 cup of chia seeds. They have the good fats as well as protein and I love the look of the seeds speckled around the outside of the balls.
I also make my balls a lot smaller so I get more than 24 balls. I find that I am satisified with 2 or 3 and I think I am getting a lot. Got a love it!