These no-bake iron-rich date balls are nutritious, fun to eat and delicious. These balls are made of dates, nuts, flax meal and chocolate to top. They serve as a great iron-boosting snack for adults, kids and toddlers.
I love to make these balls, especially for my toddler and I to snack on throughout the week. Iron is so important for our health, and these balls provide a perfect dose of much needed iron to our diets. These balls are also full of fiber and antioxidants.
These balls are as healthy as they are delicious! They’re sweet, and full of texture and flavor. And they’re so easy to make! To prep you soak your dates and roast your almonds. Then throw the almonds and flax into a food processor and mix. Then throw in the dates and mix. Form into balls and pour some melted chocolate over if desired.
These are a great snack to make to have throughout the week. They’re portable, and easy to pack and eat on the go. We eat them as snacks but we also eat them sometimes in the mornings for breakfast! I hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
Ingredients
You will need Whole Almonds – other nuts that are high in iron will work too, Ground Flax meal or Flaxseeds, Dates, Chocolate Chips – optional and Coconut Oil – optional.
For Littles
I make these for my toddler to make sure she is hitting her iron requirements. Iron is important for little ones when it comes to brain development and function, immunity and even sleep. You can serve these to your little 9 months +!
How To
Make sure you prep your dates and almonds *see directions below.
In a food processor, combine the almonds and flax. Pulse until fine. Then add in your dates and pulse until a dough is formed.
Form into 12 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls. Then if making chocolate drizzle, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt and then drizzle over the balls.
Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes and enjoy!:)
Iron Rich Date Balls
Ingredients
Date Balls
- 1/2 cup whole almonds
- 1/4 cup ground flax meal or flaxseeds *see notes
- 8 dates, pitted
Chocolate Drizzle (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare your almonds by roasting them in a small saucepan over low/medium heat for 5 minutes until lightly roasted (you can smell it and see that they’re golden). Prepare your dates by soaking them in hot water for 5 minutes until softened.
- Prepare a large plate or baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a food processor, process the almonds and flax until fine (see picture above). Then add in soaked dates and pulse until a dough is formed.
- Create 12 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls and place on the parchment paper.
- If you are making a chocolate drizzle, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a glass measuring cup and microwave for 20 seconds and stir until melted.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the date balls. Place these in the fridge for 20 minutes, until set.
- Serve! You can store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!:)
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