Date Balls

Date Balls

Perfect semi-healthy snack! And also just delicious! Kids can make them as they are “no bake”.

Date balls

Julie Donald
Delicious lower sugar snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Baking
Servings 18 balls

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g dates seeded
  • 125 g butter or margarine
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 pkt marie biscuits crushed
  • 100 ml coconut optional

Instructions
 

  • Roughly chop the dates (to check that there are no pips), and place in a saucepan with the butter
  • Bring to the boil and using a wooden spoon mash up the dates until they are well mixed
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the egg, mixing well
  • Add the crushed marie biscuits and set aside to cool for a few minutes
  • Roll into balls (as big or small as you want them) and roll in the coconut
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Keyword Biscuits, lunchbox, tea time