Coconut Dates Balls Recipe: A Healthy and Delicious Sweet Treat for your kids
Coconut Dates Balls are more than just a recipe. They are quick, healthy, and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. This no-bake treat has its roots in many cultures, where dates and coconuts have been celebrated for cenuries.
In my family, we call Dates, as “nature’s candy”. They are staple in Middle Eastern and South Asian diets for thousands of years. Combined with the tropical flavor of coconut, they create a flavor-packed snack that’s loved by kids and adults alike.
Health Benefits and Ingredient Tips
- Dates: Rich in fiber, potassium, and natural sugars. Whenever you fall short of energy, dates gives a quick energy boost.
- Coconut: Packed with healthy fats and essential minerals like manganese.
- Milk Powder: Adds a creamy texture and a boost of calcium
- Substitusions: For a vegan option, replace milk powder with almond flour or skip it altogether. Add chia seeds for extra nutrition.
Serving Suggestions
Coconut Dates Balls are perfect on their own, but you can elevate the experience:
- Pair with a cup of spiced chai or black coffee.
- Serve alongside yogurt for a protein-packed breakfast.
- Can be served alongside in your festive platter for a colorful, healthy dessert option.
Coconut Dates Balls Recipe
Kids usually loves dates, but I believe they will get bored if you serve them only dates every day. So here I penned down a Healthy recipe Coconut Dates balls which kids cant resist.
Ingredients
- 250 grams seedless dates बीज रहीत खजुर
- 2 cups shredded/grated dry coconut (सुखा नरीयल)
- 2 tbsp milk powder दूध
- 1 tsp cocoa powder कोको पावडर
- innovative decorations like candies silver balls, colourful fennels, dry fruits, etc. (सजाने की सामग्री)
Instructions
- Cut dates in small pieces and boil them in 1/2 cup of water till they become soft. Drain through sieve and allow them to cool.250 grams seedless dates
- Crush them with your palms ALTERNATELY grind them if you dont like big pieces of dates.
- Add milk powder and coconut to crushed dates mixture and mix it well.2 tbsp milk powder, 2 cups shredded/grated
- Mix 1/2 tbsp coconut and cocoa powder in a separate plate.1 tsp cocoa powder
- Make small small balls from dates mixture and rub them with coconut cocoa mixture.
- Decorate them as you like and serve.innovative decorations like candies
