5 from 6 votes
Tahini Caramel Buckwheat Balls
These Tahini Caramel Buckwheat Balls are a wonderful healthy chocolatey treat to enjoy this Easter.
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
- TAHINI CARAMEL:
- 10 Medjool dates
- 2 tbs tahini
- 4 tbs maple syrup
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
- BUCKWHEAT CACAO COATING:
- ¼ cup buckwheat
- 30 g raw cacao
- 3 tbs coconut oil melted and cooled
- 3 tbs maple syrup
Instructions
- Place the ingredients for the tahini caramel in a food processor or a high powered blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Take teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls. Place onto grease proof paper and refrigerate.
- Place a large frying pan over a medium low heat and toast the buckwheat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Combine the cacao, coconut oil and maple syrup into a bowl and stir until smooth. Place the toasted buckwheat into a bowl.
- Take one of the tahini caramel balls and use two teaspoons and coat with the cacao mixture. Turn the caramel ball over in the spoons until coated.
- Place in the toasted buckwheat and toss to coat and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Refrigerate for a few hours before placing in a container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
96mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.