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Friday, October 26, 2012

Dates Sweet Balls (no cooking)

Surprised at the title??And happy too,Isn't it?? True,this recipe is a no cooking recipe and perfect for all moms who want a quick & delicious recipe for their kids evening snack,yet a healthy one too.So,what's next?? Rush in your pantry,pick up the list below and prepare them,simple.This was the easiest snack,I could prepare for my naughty ones.Enjoy making these in the weekend !!



Ingredients
dates pitted 15
marie biscuits/arrowroot biscuits 15
coconut shredded 1 cup
coconut powder 1/2 cup
cashew nuts 2-3 tbsp chopped
vanilla essence 1/2 tsp(refer notes)
condensed milk 1/2 cup(approx)





Method
-Blend the biscuits in the blender until smooth.
-Chop the dates in small pieces.
-Take a large bowl and add the marie biscuits,coconut shredded, chopped dates & cashewnuts.
- Add the vanilla essence,mix well.Add in the condensed milk,little by little till you find you can hold shapes.
-Place it in your palm and shape into balls.
-Roll it in the coconut powder and place in a plate.
-Ready to serve.


Servings~ 15 balls

NOTES
* You can even add cardamom powder instead of vanilla essence if you don't like the flavor.
*  I used the fat free condensed milk.I had to use up nearly 1/2 cup.If your balls become soggy you can add a little more biscuit powder.
                                                      



41 comments:

  1. Love these balls and the new look of your site.Looks like we've both been busy doing that :)

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  2. Its like a dessert ladoo.. delicious!

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  3. Love this healthy recipe! Perfect to serve guests on Diwali :D

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  4. hi julie, this is innovative. i just love "no cooking" foodies.. easy to prepare yummy to eat. have a nice day

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  5. Love anything with dates..this look delicious!

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  6. Wow looks lovely....i love dates...

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  7. great snack option

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  8. Super delightful recipe.With a very comfy feel to try it..healthy at the same time..Cheers Julie .

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  9. healthy sweet. love to taste it :)

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  10. This recipe looks so good! How inventive. Thanks Julie. I'm following your blog now. You're recipes are amazing xx Sona xxxxxxx

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  11. this sweet ball is new to me.. Interesting
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  12. Healthy balls... Perfect for kids snack box

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  13. wow very tempting recipe,luks gr8!

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  14. I am going in the kitchen after finishing my comment and making it, thanks.
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  15. Oooh! My husband loves this Julie. i guess I have to make this for him after all ;)

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  16. This looks so good. Especiallly with the coconut to compliment the dates.

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  17. liked your idea of using marie biscuits to make these balls. they look delicious

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  18. Congrats for ur new domain....Love this sweet, sounds yummy yummy!!!

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  19. Delicious and easy dessert Julie Love to try it.

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  20. Ahh awesome way to use the biscuit and dates! nice dish....

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  21. love the new look. gr8 ladoos. Thanks for goodwishes

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  22. This looks so delicious and easy..

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  23. Nice little treats...whenever you feel like snacking. Great recipe!

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  24. This looks like my kind of sweet, healthy and scrumptious treat!! I will have to make them since I can't pick one of these:)

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  25. wow... laddoos look fantastic... yummy..

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