Pumpkin-Almond-Date Balls

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Festively fall flavor in these nutty date balls! Best eaten within a week.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 balls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 22 Medjool dates, pitted

  • â…” cup finely chopped almonds, divided

  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

  • â…“ cup pumpkin puree

  • â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Combine dates, 1/3 cup almonds, coconut, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a food processor. Blend until well combined. Roll spoonfuls of mixture into balls between your palms; place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.

  2. Place remaining 1/3 cup almonds on a plate. Roll balls in the almonds until coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.

Cook's Notes:

Use 1/3 cup shaved dark chocolate in place of cocoa powder if desired.

If you want a creamier texture, blend in more pumpkin puree. If you want it drier, add more coconut.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

108 Calories
6g Fat
15g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 211mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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