Diet & Healthy
Cinnamon Date Almond Balls, A Nutrient-Dense Snack with No Added Sugar
Prep
20 min
Servings
12
Level
Easy
These little round bites combine the natural sweetness of dates with the rich flavor of roasted almonds and warm cinnamon aroma, without a single drop of added sugar. The texture is chewy and dense with a bit of crunch from the chopped almond coating, making it a perfect energy snack for any time of day. The process is super practical and requires no oven — just blend and roll into balls.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 12
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- 200 grams Medjool dates, pitted
- 120 grams unsalted roasted almonds
- 30 grams desiccated coconut
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp water
- 30 grams roughly chopped almonds, for coating
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they're firm, then drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2 Add the roasted almonds to a food processor and process for 20-30 seconds until they form coarse crumbs (don't let them turn into an oily paste).
- 3 Add the dates, desiccated coconut, ground cinnamon, and salt into the same food processor.
- 4 Process all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally, adding water 1 tbsp at a time until the mixture comes together and can be shaped (not too sticky to the touch).
- 5 Check the texture by taking a small amount of the mixture and pressing it with your finger; if it holds together easily without crumbling, it's ready to shape.
- 6 Take about 1 heaping tbsp of the mixture and roll it between your palms into a ball about the size of a meatball (roughly 3 cm/1.2 inches in diameter).
- 7 Roll each ball over the chopped almonds until evenly coated, pressing gently so they stick.
- 8 Arrange the date almond balls in an airtight container lined with parchment paper, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the texture before serving.
💡 Tips
• Choose moist, plump dates like Medjool so the mixture comes together easily without needing much water.
• Don't process the almonds for too long, as they can release oil and turn into a paste-like texture.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month in an airtight container.
• You can swap the almonds for cashews or walnuts according to your preference without changing the preparation method.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
110
Calories (kcal)
3 g
Protein
7 g
Fat
11 g
Carbs
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