Grind the almonds and pistachios in a food processor into crumbs.
⚙ 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 dates, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt and process, until the mixture holds together into a dense dough. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of water.
Food processor
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Shape into balls the size of tsp heaping and roll them in Sesame.
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Place on a tray and chill for 1 hour. They keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Refrigerator
162calories
4 gprotein
17 gcarbs
9 gfat
● protein 10%● carbs 40%● fat 50%
Per serving (39 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 →
Almonds: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 140 g · 590 kcal per 100 g · More about Almonds →
Pistachios: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 125 g · 562 kcal per 100 g · More about Pistachios →
Cinnamon: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 2.4 g · 247 kcal per 100 g · More about Cinnamon →
Lemon juice: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 5 g · 21 kcal per 100 g · More about Lemon juice →
Salt: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 6 g · 0 kcal per 100 g · More about Salt →
Sesame seeds: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 9 g · 573 kcal per 100 g · More about Sesame seeds →
🔧 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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