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Surprise Chocolate Balls

Recipe by Emma Sutherland from Eat Yourself Sexy Australia

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The perfect healthy substitute for chocoholics! Low in fat and low in calories.

Ingredients

35 pitted dates
¼ cup chia seeds (black and white mixed) – grind half in mortar and pestle and keep other half whole
¼ cup sesame seeds - grind half in mortar and pestle and keep other half whole
¾ cup quinoa flakes
¼ cup desiccated coconut
1/3 cup raw cacao powder
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons tahini (preferably unhulled)
2 tablespoons abc spread (combined almonds, brazil, cashews)

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Method

Soak dates overnight.
Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl – chia seeds, sesame seeds, quinoa flakes, desiccated coconut, and cacao powder.
Either put softened dates in a food processor or alternatively chop dates into small pieces into a separate bowl.
Add honey, tahini, and nut spread to the chopped dates (either combine in food processor, or combine in the bowl with the dates).
Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing as you go. You just need it at a consistency that will hold the dry ingredients together, so you may need to vary quantities as you see fit.
Using your hands, form into individual balls about 3cm diameter.

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Robbyn October 2011

These are yummy but they didnt set properly, they are still a bit sticky. Did I do something wrong? I did substitute the quinoa for oats.

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Nikki92 September 2011

Hi Desley, you can get RAW cacao powder from most health food stores (try to make sure it's organic) If you still have trouble finding it you can get it online from various suppliers, such as; Honest To Goodness and Organics Australia Online. Good luck :o)

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Nikki92 September 2011

You can buy RAW cacao powder from most health food shops. If you can't find it you can get it online from places like; Honest To Goodness or Organics Australia Online.

It's important that it is raw as it retains all of its nutrients and antioxidents (it's one of the best sources) amd, as with everything, it's important to get organic.

Good luck!

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Deb118 September 2011

how long do they keep and in which way are they stored? fridge or pantry? and a calorie approx' would be nice

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Cassandra70 September 2011

If you make 30 balls, they are roughly 90 calories. If you stretch it to 40, they are just under 70 calories each. They are very lovely too!

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Desley9 September 2011

Can someone please tell me where you buy the cacao powder from?

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Desley9 September 2011

Can someone please tell me where I can buy cacoa powder from?

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Angela300 September 2011

Hey I made these today too and they are yummy I got about 30 balls out of my ingredients. Anyone have any idea what the calories are? I know they are healthy but if I don't stick to my calorie count each day I pile the weight on! Cheers

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Vivi71 September 2011

I just made these and they are sooooo yummy! It makes approx 30 - 40 smallish balls. I kept them small as they taste great but you definitely can't eat more than one at a time - which is also perfect for the waistline :)

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ferls70 September 2011

Can't wait to make these :)

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Emma266 August 2011

How many calories per ball? It would be helpful if all recipes mentioned calories & fat content.

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Vanessa181 August 2011

Looks great! roughly how many does it make?

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