Today, I want to highlight what has become a staple
in our house and something I always have in our freezer (except at the current
moment and man am I sorry!) I adapted this recipe from a blog I follow, and it
is quite easy to change up, but every time I have veered from this recipe, I
find myself regretting it! You most definitely need a food processor, vitamix,
or some sort of high powered blender/chopper. I used my food processor. These
take literally 5-10 minutes to whip together; enjoy!
German Chocolate "Fudge" Balls
3/4 cup pitted dates (I buy the big tub at Costco
and keep them in the fridge)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/16 tsp salt
2 tbsp cocoa powder (I use dutch but you dont need
to)
2 tbsp shredded coconut
1/3 to 1/2 cup raw pecans
2 tbsp unsweetened carob chips (you could also sub
chocolate chips)
*Literally throw all the
ingredients into the processor and turn it on! Once the ingredients have
combined into a paste, remove the "dough" and put it in a big ziploc
bag, seal it, and form it into a log like shape using your hands to press it
down. Then remove from bag and form balls with your hands. I usually get 15-20
balls from this depending on what size you make them. When I made 17
balls once, I calculated that they were 73 calories each! Enjoy, I know I do! (Sorry I don't have a picture, but next time I make them, which will be very soon, I will update)-fixed it this morning :) Also, I should add that I LOVE to store these in the freezer; they are so good when you just want to pop one out for a treat!
Laura
Hi sister! This sounds so easy even I could do it :-) Will give it a shot and let you know.
ReplyDeleteI do have a request, do you have an easy recipe for homemade salad dressing?