No-Bake Gluten-Free Cherry Date Nut Balls
A deliciously easy, gluten-free, raw food dessert loaded with healthy omega-3’s, antioxidants and fiber thanks to the walnuts, dark chocolate and dates.
Servings: 12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried sour cherries
- 8 medjool dates, pitted
- 2/3 cup walnut pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (vegan, if desired)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, plus some for rolling
Instructions
- Finely chop cherries, dates and walnuts. Add to large mixing bowl.
- Stir in orange juice, cinnamon, chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons shredded coconut.
- Mix by hand until mixture thoroughly combined and sticks together. (You may need to add an additional chopped date or more orange juice to reach desired consistency).
- Add extra coconut to a shallow dish.
- With clean and slightly wet hands, roll mixture into bite-size balls - about the size of whole walnut shell.
- Roll balls in extra coconut, if desired.
- Place in airtight container and refrigerate until firm.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Yield: about 24
Notes
Serving size: 2 cherry date nut bites
WW Points: 10
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) For a softer texture, use fresh, moist Medjool dates. If your dates are dry or firm, soak them briefly in warm water before chopping.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) For a softer texture, use fresh, moist Medjool dates. If your dates are dry or firm, soak them briefly in warm water before chopping.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cherry date nut bites | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 8.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg