Description
Chocolate-lovers rejoice with these magical No-Sugar Delight Bites that dance between indulgence and wellness. Rich cocoa and wholesome nuts blend into guilt-free morsels perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without compromising health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 120 grams (4 ounces) dates
- 130 grams (4.6 ounces) dark chocolate without sugar
- 60 grams (2 ounces) almonds
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) dried cranberries
Nuts and Seeds:
- 30 grams (1 ounce) oatmeal
- 30 grams (1 ounce) peanuts
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) pumpkin seeds
- 15 grams (0.5 ounces) sesame seeds
- 10 grams (0.4 ounces) pumpkin seeds for garnish
Binding and Coating Ingredients:
- 15 milliliters (0.5 fluid ounces) honey
- 20 milliliters (0.7 fluid ounces) olive oil
Instructions
- Hydrate dates and dried cranberries in cold water for 15 minutes to eliminate excess preservatives and soften texture.
- Carefully toast almonds and peanuts in a dry skillet until they release a rich, nutty aroma, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Drain soaked fruits and transfer to a food processor, blending with toasted almonds to create a slightly textured, cohesive mixture.
- Roughly chop peanuts and fold into the blended fruit-nut base, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Incorporate oatmeal, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds into the mixture, drizzling honey to bind components together.
- Using clean hands, roll the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, pressing firmly to maintain structural integrity.
- Arrange formed balls in silicone molds or on a parchment-lined tray, then chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Gently melt dark chocolate and olive oil using a double boiler, maintaining a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Drizzle or fully coat chilled bites with melted chocolate mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle additional pumpkin seeds on top for decorative crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and better texture consistency.
- Soak dried fruits thoroughly to ensure softness and remove any waxy preservative coatings.
- Toast nuts carefully to enhance their natural oils and prevent burning, stirring frequently during the process.
- Adjust honey quantity for different sweetness levels, especially for diabetic-friendly or low-sugar variations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg