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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 sea salt
  • BUCKWHEAT CACAO COATING:
  • ¼ cup buckwheat
  • 30 g raw cacao
  • 3 tbs coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 3 tbs maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine the cacao, coconut oil and maple syrup into a bowl and stir until smooth. Place the toasted buckwheat into a bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 96mg (3%) 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: 24servings

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.