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5 Ingredient Hazelnut Cups

Delightful and wholesome treats made with just five ingredients, perfect for sharing or enjoying by yourself.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted hazelnuts
  • 1.5 cups soft medjool dates, pitted Ensure dates are soft and fresh
  • 0.5 cup peanut or almond butter Use almond butter for a nutty twist
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder
  • pinch sea salt Optional
Coating and Filling
  • 0.5 cup chopped hazelnuts For rolling the balls
  • 0.66 cup dark chocolate chips Can be substituted with milk chocolate
  • 3 tbsp peanut or almond butter For topping each cup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the hazelnuts, medjool dates, peanut (or almond) butter, cacao powder, and optional sea salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water if necessary.
  2. Roll the mixture into 12 balls and coat them in chopped hazelnuts.
  3. Place each ball in a silicone cup case or paper case and make a small dent in the center.
Melting Chocolate
  1. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until smooth.
  2. Add a dollop of almond butter to the center of each cup and top with the melted chocolate.
  3. Place in the fridge to set.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh out of the fridge. Store in an airtight container for about a week.