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Thanks to sweet and sticky dates, this sweet requires no sugar, which means it is not too high on calories. On the other hand, this 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls tops the charts on nutritional aspects. Dates are rich in fibre, antioxidants and natural sugar, while also being low in sodium, it can be enjoyed by those with high blood pressure too.

To make date walnut balls, combine dates, walnuts and elaichi in a deep bowl and mix well till the mixture binds well like a dough. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each portion into a round ball. Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container and serve it within 30 days.

Ever yearned for a mithai that is fuss-free yet irresistibly tasty and comparatively healthy? Well, here is your wish come true. All it takes to make these khajur akhrot balls. Chop, mix and shape, yet it is so good.

Walnuts, which are ably teamed with the dates in sugar free date nut balls, are rich in omega 3 fatty acids and arginine. These ensure proper blood flow to the heart and keep the heart’s lining healthy. These also help us fight inflammation. Those with heart ailments can treat themselves with 1 to 2 of these balls occasionally.

1 khajur akhrot ball at 42 calories would be a wise sweet treat to involve in as compared to a sugar laden Indian mithai. You can enjoy them in between meals or at the end of the meal to satisfy your sweet tooth. However, we do not recommend this sweet for diabetics.

Tips for date walnut balls. 1. Buying seedless varieties of dates will reduce preparation time. 2. Buy walnuts which don’t look shrivelled. Fresh walnuts are a must, to enjoy its true flavours.

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Date and Walnut Balls

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Date and Walnut Balls recipe - How to make Date and Walnut Balls

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     8Makes 8 balls
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Ingredients


For Date and Walnut Balls
1/2 cup finely chopped black seedless dates
2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts (akhrot)
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method
For date and walnut balls

    For date and walnut balls
  1. To make date and walnut balls, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well till the mixture binds well like a dough.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
  3. Serve the date and walnut balls immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container and serve it within 30 days.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per ball
Energy42 cal
Protein0.7 g
Carbohydrates4.2 g
Fiber1 g
Fat2.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0 mg
Date and Walnut Balls (Healthy Heart Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal
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Method for date and walnut balls

    Method for date and walnut balls
  1. To make date walnut balls recipe | khajur akhrot balls | 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls | sugar free date nut balls | we show you what black dates look like. Black dates are easily available all over India through out the year.
  2. In a deep bowl, put finely chopped seedless black dates. 1 cup of dates (90 gm) gives around 8.05 gm of fiber and will lower down the cholesterol level and will also aid in weight loss. A cup of dates contain 703 mg of potassium (14.95% of RDA) which helps in the regulation of blood pressure and also prevents formation of kidney stones. Dates have a low glycemic index from 43 to 55 depending on the variety, so they are a boon to diabetics to satisfy their sweet tooth.
  3. Add finely chopped walnuts (akhrot).  Eating a handful of Walnuts a day is said to increase the good cholesterol (HDL). Walnuts are rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids which contain high amounts of DHA which improve thinking power in adults and excellent for brain health for kids. Being a good source of Folate, Vitamin B9, it’s good for pregnant women to top up their folic acid with eating a bit of walnuts daily.  As it's low in the Glycemic Index, and loaded with Fibre, it’s a good choice for Diabetics.
  4. Add some cardamom (elaichi) powder.
  5. Mix well with your hands till the mixture binds well like a dough.
  6. This is what the dough of date walnut balls | khajur akhrot balls | 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls | sugar free date nut balls | looks like.
  7. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
  8. Serve date walnut balls | khajur akhrot balls | 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls | sugar free date nut balls | immediately.
  9. Or store refrigerated in an air-tight container. This should last for 30 days.

Health Benefits of date and walnut balls

    Health Benefits of date and walnut balls
  1. Date and Walnut Balls - a sugarfree sweet with Omega-3 fatty acids. 
  2. Date being a natural sugar is a healthier alternative to refined sugar for satisfying your sweet tooth. 
  3. Walnuts abound in omega-3 fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation in the body and protect heart.
  4. Cardamom has essential oil which is known to be effective is killing bacteria. Read More Benefits of Cardamom.
  5. Women with PCOS, heart patients and those aiming a healthy lifestyle can opt for this healthy sweet at the end of a meal or enjoy it in between meals. 

tips for date and walnut balls

    tips for date and walnut balls
  1. To enhance its iron content further, you can add garden cress seeds powder to the mixture.
  2. To boost the fibre and top up with some antioxidants, add in some roasted sunflower seeds. See how to roast sunflower seeds at home

Reviews

Date and Walnut Balls
 on 30 Oct 20 08:59 PM
5

I wanted to keep this for 6/7 months or a year what should add into it ...as preservative ...vinegar or sodium benzoate or citric acid
Tarla Dalal
31 Oct 20 02:02 PM
   Dates are naturally sweet and will stay for long time when refrigerated. But there are chances that the walnuts may turn rancid. Hence we do not recommend storing it by the addition of preservatives for 1 year.
Date and Walnut Ballls
 on 15 Apr 15 09:42 AM
5

a quick dessert..ready in minutes and so healthy..just loved it..
Date and Walnut Footballs
 on 29 May 13 10:42 AM
5

Low calorie tasty date and walnut dessert. Quick to make and healthy.