Date Balls with Coconut and Cinnamon – Recipe for Date Balls with Coconut and Cinnamon

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Date Balls with Coconut and Cinnamon – Recipe for Date Balls with Coconut and Cinnamon

Date balls with coconut and cinnamon are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. Not only are they rich in flavor, but they also provide great digestive benefits thanks to the natural goodness of dates.

Ingredients for Date Balls with Coconut and Cinnamon:

Date Balls with Coconut and Cinnamon

 

  • 1 kg (about 2.2 lbs) of fresh pitted dates

  • 2 cups of milk

  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

  • 2 bananas, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups of chopped walnuts

  • ½ cup of chopped almonds

  • 2 cups of chocolate (melted or in small chunks)

  • 1 stick (or block) of soft vegetable butter

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder

  • 1 cup of shredded coconut

  • ¼ cup of crushed pistachios

How to Prepare Date Balls with Coconut and Cinnamon:

  1. Prepare the Nut & Chocolate Mix:
    In a food processor or blender, combine the chocolate, chopped walnuts, almonds, and pistachios. Blend until the mixture is coarse and well mixed.

  2. Prepare the Date Mixture:
    In a large mixing bowl, place the pitted dates and soft butter. Knead the mixture well by hand or with a spoon until it forms a paste-like dough.
    Gradually pour in the milk while mixing continuously until the dough becomes soft and well blended.

  3. Add Fruit and Flavor:
    Add the banana slices to the dough and knead again.
    Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the mixture and stir until it’s evenly distributed.

  4. Combine with Chocolate & Nuts:
    Pour the blended chocolate and nut mixture into the date dough.
    Mix and knead everything thoroughly until well incorporated.

  5. Rest the Dough:
    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes.

  6. Shape the Balls:
    After resting, knead the mixture again briefly.
    Divide the dough into medium-sized portions and roll each portion into a ball.

  7. Coat with Coconut:
    Spread the shredded coconut in a shallow plate.
    Roll each date ball in the coconut multiple times until fully coated.
    Repeat until all the dough has been used.

  8. Bake the Balls:
    Carefully arrange the coated balls in a baking tray and cover them with plastic wrap.
    Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat (around 180°C / 350°F) for about 15 minutes, or until the balls start to turn slightly golden brown.

  9. Cool and Serve:
    Remove the tray from the oven and let the balls cool slightly.
    Arrange them on a serving platter with care.

Serve the date balls with a warm cup of coffee for a perfect pairing.

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