Chocolate Hazelnut Date Balls

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Weight Watchers Chocolate Hazelnut Date Balls mix the sweetness of dates with cocoa powder and hazelnuts to create a tasty and nutritious treat. These tiny energy balls are ideal for fulfilling your sweet tooth while sustaining your weight control goals. They are made with healthy ingredients. These date balls give you a burst of protein, fiber, and good fats to help you focus and stay motivated all day. It is the perfect snack for hectic days. Making these date balls is easy and does not involve baking techniques. Weight Watchers Chocolate Hazelnut Date Balls are a good option for individuals seeking a delicious and hearty treat that complements their weight loss plan. Each ball has 5 Weight Watchers points.

Let’s prepare these hazelnut balls with the instant directions (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Snack
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Twenty minutes
  • Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Food blender
  • One bowl
  • One spoon
  • Tray

INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup of hazelnuts, about 3.5 oz total
  • Nine pitted Medjool dates
  • One-fourth cup of pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
  • A dash of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Half a tsp of vanilla extract

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add one-third cup of hazelnuts to a good-quality food blender.
  2. Then, blend the nuts until a less grainy and silky texture is formed.
  3. After blending, shift the nuts to a bowl and put aside.
  4. Next, add leftover hazelnuts to the food blender.
  5. Again, combine the nuts until a ground powder type is created.
  6. Then, add unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, pitted Medjool dates, sea salt, and pumpkin puree to the nut mixture.
  7. We will again start the blender and process all items.
  8. The smooth paste type date ball mixture is ready.
  9. Divide and mold the mixture into sixteen equal balls with a spoon.
  10. Then, add one whole nut into each ball.
  11. After that, coat each ball with the remaining hazelnuts and serve straight away.
  12. Shift these balls to the clean big tray.
  13. Keep these Weight Watchers Chocolate Hazelnut Date Balls in the refrigerator or freezer.

VARIATIONS OF THESE DATE BALLS

Dates:

  • You can utilize normal dates instead of Medjool dates. The texture of normal dates is usually harder. We will soak them in warm water before making these balls.

Nuts:

  • Replace the hazelnuts with different sorts of nuts like walnuts or pecans.

Pumpkin puree:

  • You can incorporate applesauce or mashed bananas instead of pumpkin puree.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy these date balls with a fresh fruit platter.
  • A healthy smoothie bowl or herbal tea pairs well with these date balls.
  • Serve it with lentil soup or a lemon herb chicken dish.
  • Incorporate a date ball between two scoops of low-fat ice cream.
  • Utilize these balls as a topping for oatmeal.

TIPS

  • Utilize good-quality Medjool dates to get a caramel-like texture.
  • We can also roast the hazelnuts in a skillet to boost their nutty aroma.
  • Opt for top-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Before making these balls, we will taste the mixture and add sweetness/powder (if required).
  • Select good-quality pumpkin puree. You can also prepare the puree at home to control the points.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Store these balls in a covered jar and refrigerate them for 6 to 7 days.

Freezer:

  • We preserve these hazelnut balls in a bowl and freeze them for ninety days.

FAQs

Can normal dates be used instead of Medjool dates?

  • Medjool dates are favored because of their sweetness and delicate, soft texture. For normal dates, we will soak them in warm water to soften and then blend them in the blender.

For these date balls, which cocoa powder works best?

  • Cacao powder, often known as unsweetened cocoa powder, is typically used to reduce the sugar content and points.

Can I use anything to coat the date balls?

  • Yes, you can sprinkle them with crushed nuts, more cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or pour them with melted dark chocolate.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving size: 2 hazelnut balls
Total quantity: 16 balls, around 8 servings
Total Calories 90 kcal
Carbohydrates 9.5 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Fat 6 g
Sugar 6 g
Sodium 1 mg

The total Weight Watchers points of the hazelnut ball recipe are only 5 (five).