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Melted Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Date Balls
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Melted Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Date Balls

These No Bake Pumpkin Balls have become my autumn obsession - combining the warm flavors of fall with nutritional powerhouses like dates and nuts. Perfect for snacks and as a dessert, these can be made all year round. And you don't even have to turn on your oven!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 Balls
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips plus extra for drizzling or dipping
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted and shiny. Add 2 tablespoons melted chocolate to the food processor.
  • Add the dates, cashews, pumpkin, coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor and pulse.
  • Roll into balls (I like larger 2-inch balls), or use an ice cream scoop.
  • Drizzle the remaining chocolate on top of the date balls, or dip them in the chocolate.
  • Enjoy fresh, or slide them into the freezer for a few hours. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

Notes

  • You can use canned pumpkin puree or cook a fresh pumpkin in a crockpot (my personal favorite pumpkin to use in these date balls). 
  • You can melt the chocolate in a double boiler if you want. The microwave is a bit faster. 
  • Be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips if you want these date balls to be dairy-free or vegan. 
  • If you prefer your nuts to be more finely ground, put them in the food processor first and pulse them a few times into small pieces then the nuts will become even smaller when you add the rest of the ingredients. 
  • This is my favorite food processor if you don’t have one or are in the market for a new one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 10 date balls | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.03mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1294IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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