Ferrero Rocher’s dark chocolate bites

Sweets

10 Feb

SERVES: approx 12 | PREP TIME: 15mins | COOK TIME: 60mins

PER SERVING

CALORIES: 270 | FAT: 20g | CARBS: 18g |  PROTEIN: 6G

Indulge in a rich and decadent treat with our Hazelnut Cocoa Balls! Made with soft and sweet chopped dates, creamy peanut butter, nutty ground hazelnuts, and rich cocoa powder, these balls are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Each ball is topped with a whole hazelnut and coated in crushed hazelnuts for a crunchy texture. The finished product can be coated in a blend of melted dark chocolate and coconut oil for a perfectly decadent finish. Chill for 1 hour and enjoy! Perfect for sharing or storing as a sweet snack in the fridge.

Ingredients

200g medjool dates (chopped)
60g smooth peanut butter
150g roughly ground hazelnuts
30g cacao powder
12 whole hazelnuts (for centre)
50g crushed hazelnuts
80g melted dark chocolate (I used 80%)
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

Method

Soak chopped dates in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Combine dates with peanut butter in a large bowl.
Add ground hazelnuts and cocoa powder, mix well.
Roll mixture into 12 balls, each with a hazelnut in the center.
Roll balls in crushed hazelnuts, pushing them onto the surface.
Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Mix melted dark chocolate and coconut oil.
Coat balls in chocolate mixture or leave naked. Allow chocolate to set, then enjoy. Store leftovers in the fridge.

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