Introduction
I haven’t eaten sugar in over a year, and these sugar-free vegan dessert balls are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any added sugar. Packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, these treats are nutritious, delicious, and easy to make. Whether you’re vegan or just looking for a healthy dessert option, these dessert balls are sure to please.
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp pumpkin seeds (15g)
- 1.5 tbsp sunflower seeds (15g)
- 3.5 tbsp walnuts (35g)
- 1.5 tbsp cashew nuts (15g)
- 4 oz dates (115g)
- 1.7 oz dried apricots (50g)
- 1.5 tbsp plums (15g)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ginger (2g)
- 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds (15g)
- 1.2 oz dark chocolate (sugar-free) (35g)
Number of Servings
This recipe makes approximately 12-15 dessert balls.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information per serving (assuming 15 balls) is as follows:
- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 1.5g
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Fry the Seeds
- Fry Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds
- In a frying pan, lightly fry the pumpkin and sunflower seeds until they turn golden brown. Set them aside to cool.
Step 2: Toast the Nuts
- Toast Walnuts
- Next, toast the walnuts in the pan until they release their aroma and become slightly browned. Remove them from the heat and let them cool.
Step 3: Prepare the Dried Fruits
- Soak Dried Fruits
- While the nuts and seeds cool, soak the dates, dried apricots, and plums in water for 15 minutes to soften them.
Step 4: Chop the Nuts
- Chop Walnuts and Cashew Nuts
- Once cooled, chop the walnuts and cashew nuts finely with a knife.
Step 5: Prepare the Date Mixture
- Chop Dates
- Remove the pits from the dates and chop them into small pieces.
- Combine Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped dates with the soaked dried fruits, lemon zest, ginger, and sesame seeds. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 6: Add Chocolate
- Add Dark Chocolate
- Grate or finely chop the sugar-free dark chocolate and add it to the mixture. Mix well.
Step 7: Form the Balls
- Form Dessert Balls
- Grease your hands lightly with oil to prevent sticking, then shape the mixture into small balls using your hands.
Step 8: Chill in the Refrigerator
- Chill Dessert Balls
- Place the formed balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Step 9: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve
- Once chilled, your sugar-free vegan dessert balls are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a guilt-free treat for any occasion.
Conclusion
These sugar-free vegan dessert balls are a fantastic way to enjoy a healthy and delicious treat without any added sugar. With a delightful mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, they provide a satisfying sweetness and a boost of nutrition. Perfect for any time of day, these dessert balls are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Enjoy making and savoring these wonderful dessert balls, and feel great about your healthy choice!
