Best Date & Tahini Brownie Balls Recipe

Introduction

These Best Date & Tahini Brownie Balls are a delicious and healthy treat that combines rich chocolate with natural sweetness from dates. They’re easy to make, require no baking, and are perfect for a quick snack or dessert.

Ingredients

• 11 medjool dates (tear open and remove stone)
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
• 3 tablespoons porridge oats (rolled oats)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (adds a burst of flavour, optional to reduce)
• 100 g dark chocolate chips (or dark chocolate, for coating)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove the stones from your dates and add the pitted dates to a food processor or blender jug.
2. Step 2: Add tahini paste, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, porridge oats, and salt to the food processor, leaving the chocolate chips aside for later.
3. Step 3: Blend the mixture. If your blender isn’t very powerful, pulse it in bursts rather than blending continuously. Use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides as needed.
4. Step 4: Roll the mixture into balls about the size of less than one tablespoon each, or any size you prefer. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate the balls to firm up while you melt the chocolate.
6. Step 6: Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over simmering water (bain-marie). Ensure the bowl’s bottom doesn’t touch the water to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
7. Step 7: Use a teaspoon to dip each ball into the melted chocolate, rolling to coat evenly. Place coated balls back onto the lined baking tray.
8. Step 8: Refrigerate the coated balls until the chocolate sets completely.
9. Step 9: Enjoy your brownie balls once the chocolate is firm and ready to eat!

Tips & Variations

• Use different types of nuts or seeds blended in for added texture and nutrition.
• Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave for varied sweetness.
• Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for a unique flavor twist.
• For a nut-free option, ensure your tahini paste is free from cross-contamination and use certified oats.

Storage

Store brownie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They can also be frozen for longer storage; thaw in the fridge before serving. When ready to eat, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes for the best flavor and texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of dates besides medjool?

While medjool dates are soft and sweet, you can use other varieties. If they are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften before processing.

Is it necessary to coat the balls in chocolate?

No, the chocolate coating adds a rich finish, but the balls are delicious on their own. You can also roll them in crushed nuts or shredded coconut as an alternative.

Best Date & Tahini Brownie Balls Recipe

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These Best Date & Tahini Brownie Balls are a wholesome, no-bake treat made with natural sweeteners and rich tahini, coated in dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick, energizing snack or a healthy dessert, they combine the natural sweetness of medjool dates with the nutty flavor of tahini and the indulgence of dark chocolate coating.

• Author: Ella
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: About 15–18 brownie balls (depending on size) 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 11 medjool dates (tear open and remove stones)
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
• 3 tablespoons rolled oats (porridge oats)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Coating

• 100 g dark chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)

Instructions

1. Prepare Dates: Remove the stones from your medjool dates. This ensures the mixture will blend smoothly without unwanted hard bits.
2. Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the pitted dates in your food processor or blender jug. Add tahini paste, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, rolled oats, and salt to the dates, but exclude the chocolate chips for now.
3. Blend Mixture: Blend all ingredients together until a sticky, cohesive mixture forms. If your equipment isn’t very powerful, pulse in bursts and use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides as needed.
4. Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls, roughly less than a tablespoon each, or size of your preference. Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
5. Chill Balls: Put the tray with the balls in the fridge while you prepare the chocolate coating. Chilling helps the balls set and makes coating easier.
6. Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts or melt gently over a bain marie (a bowl over a pot of simmering water). Make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water to prevent seizing.
7. Coat Brownie Balls: Using a teaspoon, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, rolling to coat evenly. Lift the coated ball and place it back onto the lined baking sheet.
8. Chill to Set: Once all balls are coated, refrigerate the tray again to allow the chocolate to harden and set properly.
9. Serve: After the chocolate has firmed up, enjoy your healthy, delicious date & tahini brownie balls as a satisfying snack or dessert.

Notes

• You can substitute maple syrup with other liquid sweeteners like honey or agave nectar depending on preference.
• Adjust salt finely to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavors.
• If you prefer a smoother texture, use a high-powered blender for better consistency.
• Store these brownie balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
• For a nut-free version, tahini is an excellent sesame seed alternative to nut butters.
• Use dairy-free dark chocolate to keep it vegan-friendly.

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