Chocolate Nut Balls
The nuts and dark chocolate add healthy antioxidants to this yummy treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces unsweetened (preferably dark)baking chocolate
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2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water
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1 cup date sugar
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1 1/2 cup chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts
Directions:
In a small saucepan, melt chocolate, oil and water over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, add date sugar. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from heat and stir in chopped nuts.
Drop by the spoonful and roll into 24 balls on a dish. If desired, roll in additional chopped nuts. Let balls cool. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Makes 24 balls
Per ball:
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100 calories
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1 g protein
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8 g fat
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7 g carbohydrate
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