Craving something sweet but want to keep it healthy? This Sugar-Free Oat and Date Dessert is the perfect solution! With the natural sweetness of dates, the crunch of walnuts, and the goodness of oats, this treat is both delicious and satisfying. Plus, it takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients:
- Dates: 5.3 ounces (150 grams), pitted
- Oat Flakes: 2.8 ounces (80 grams)
- Walnuts: 2 ounces (50 grams), chopped (for the mixture)
- Vegetable Oil: For greasing hands and mixture
- Dark Chocolate (sugar-free): 3.5 ounces (100 grams)
- Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon (for melting chocolate)
- Walnuts: 1 ounce (30 grams), chopped (for decoration)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Date and Oat Mixture:
- Place the dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste. If your dates are a bit dry, you can soak them in warm water for a few minutes before processing.
- Add the oat flakes and the 2 ounces (50 grams) of chopped walnuts to the date paste. Pulse again until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough-like consistency.
- Shape the Dessert:
- Lightly grease your hands with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Take small portions of the date-oat mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls or press them into small squares.
- Place the shaped pieces on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar-free dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave in short intervals (15-20 seconds), stirring in between until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Coat the Dessert:
- Dip each date-oat piece into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly. Place the chocolate-covered pieces back on the parchment-lined tray.
- While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts (1 ounce) over the top of each piece for decoration.
- Set and Serve:
- Let the chocolate-covered pieces sit at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for a few minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- Once set, your sugar-free oat and date dessert is ready to enjoy!
Conclusion:
This Sugar-Free Oat and Date Dessert is a quick and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With the natural sweetness of dates, the nutritious crunch of oats and walnuts, and a rich dark chocolate coating, it’s a treat you can feel good about. Perfect for a quick snack or a guilt-free dessert, these little bites of goodness are sure to become a favorite!