Description
These Best Date & Tahini Brownie Balls are decadent no-bake treats combining natural sweetness from Medjool dates, rich tahini, and smooth dark chocolate. With a luscious cocoa base and a satisfying bite, they’re perfect as a wholesome dessert or snack for chocolate lovers seeking a healthier alternative.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 11 Medjool dates (tear open and remove stones)
- 3 tablespoons tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 3 tablespoons porridge oats (rolled oats)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (optional, adds depth of flavor)
- 100 g dark chocolate chips (or dark chocolate for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Remove the stones from the Medjool dates and place the pitted dates into a food processor or blender jug to start the base of the brownie balls.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add tahini paste, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, rolled oats, and salt to the dates in the processor. Reserve the dark chocolate chips for coating.
- Blend Mixture: Pulse or blend all ingredients to a smooth, sticky dough-like consistency. If your food processor is less powerful, pulse in short bursts and scrape down the sides with a silicone spatula to ensure even mixing.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls about less than a tablespoon each, or any size you prefer. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking tray for ease of handling.
- Chill the Balls: Place the tray of brownie balls into the fridge to firm up while preparing the chocolate coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate chips gently in a microwave-safe bowl using short bursts of 15-20 seconds, stirring in between, or use a bain-marie by setting a bowl over simmering water making sure the bowl bottom doesn’t touch the water to avoid seizing.
- Coat the Balls: Using a teaspoon, dip each brownie ball into the melted chocolate and roll to coat evenly. Lift out and return to the lined baking tray.
- Set the Coating: Place the chocolate-coated brownie balls back into the fridge to cool and let the chocolate set firmly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate is fully set and firm, the brownie balls are ready to be enjoyed as a delicious no-bake treat.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for natural sweetness and a soft texture.
- If you don’t have maple syrup, other liquid sweeteners like agave or honey can work well.
- Ensure the chocolate does not come into contact with water during melting to prevent it from seizing.
- These brownie balls are best stored in the fridge and consumed within 5 days.
- You can make these balls larger or smaller depending on preference, but smaller sizes give better bite-sized portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: date tahini brownie balls, no bake dessert, healthy brownie bites, vegan brownies, tahini snacks
