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Almond date balls

Almond Date Balls

These 3-ingredient, no-bake almond date balls are the perfect one-handed snack for breastfeeding. A no-waste recipe using almond pulp that is dietitian-approved and toddler-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond pulp or raw almonds (see note) Squeeze out as much water as possible with your nut milk bag.
  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates If you have more or less than one cup, use an equivalent amount of dates.
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Method
 

  1. Pulse: Place the almond pulp and dates into your blender or food processor. Pulse for 10–20 seconds on a medium-high speed (Speed 6-7) until the mixture forms a thick, slightly tacky dough.
  2. Incorporate: Add the cocoa powder, then pulse for another 5 seconds until just combined.
  3. Scoop: Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion out the dough. This ensures they are uniform in size and easy to grab with one hand.
  4. Roll: Gently roll the portions between your palms into smooth balls. Roll the balls in cocoa powder to coat.
  5. Set: Place the balls on a tray and let them set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the fiber to hydrate and the healthy fats to firm up, resulting in a better texture (but they taste great before setting too!).

Notes

If you don't have almond pulp from making almond milk, you could also use raw almonds, or toasted, unsalted almonds. It will have a different texture, more like a Larabar. Try soaking the almonds and dates in hot water for 15 minutes first, for a softer texture.