Grind the dates in a food processor into a smooth paste.
⚙ Grinding in a Food ProcessorFood processor
💡In a food processor, grind in short pulses and check between pulses: it's easy to go from coarse to paste. (Sesame for tahini, on the other hand, is ground continuously.)
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Add the honey, peanut butter and vanilla extract to the dates and process, until the mixture holds together into a dense dough.
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Add the oats, chia seeds and dark chocolate and mix by hand.
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If the mixture is too dry, add the milk a tablespoon at a time.
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Shape into balls the size of golf ball.
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Place on a tray and chill for 30 minutes. They keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Refrigerator
271calories
7 gprotein
37 gcarbs
10 gfat
● protein 11%● carbs 56%● fat 33%
Per serving (71 g), of 8 servings
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⚖ About the ingredients
Dates: measured in pieces: one ≈ 10 g · 282 kcal per 100 g · More about Dates →
Honey: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 21 g · 304 kcal per 100 g · More about Honey →
Peanut butter: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 25 g · 588 kcal per 100 g · More about Peanut butter →
Vanilla extract: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 4.2 g · 288 kcal per 100 g · More about Vanilla extract →
Chia seeds: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 15 g · 486 kcal per 100 g · More about Chia seeds →
Chocolate chips: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 15 g · 579 kcal per 100 g · More about Chocolate chips →
Almond milk: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 10 g · 15 kcal per 100 g · More about Almond milk →
🔧 Tools needed (2)
Food processor· Also works: Knife (More time and handwork, less even texture) · Electric mini chopper (Small amounts)· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Blender (Needs more liquid)
Refrigerator· Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
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