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Ingredients:
- 1.5 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1.5 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 3.5 tablespoons walnuts
- 1.5 tablespoons cashew nuts
- 4 ounces dates
- 1.7 ounces dried apricots
- 1.5 tablespoons plums
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1.2 ounces dark chocolate (sugar-free)
Preparation Steps:
Fry the Seeds: In a frying pan, lightly fry the pumpkin and sunflower seeds until they turn golden brown. Set them aside to cool.
Toast the Nuts: Next, toast the walnuts in the pan until they release their aroma and become slightly browned. Remove them from the heat and let them cool.
Prepare the Dried Fruits: While the nuts and seeds cool, soak the dates, dried apricots, and plums in water for 15 minutes to soften them.
Chop the Nuts: Once cooled, chop the walnuts and cashew nuts finely with a knife.
Prepare the Date Mixture: Remove the pits from the dates and chop them into small pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped dates with the soaked dried fruits, lemon zest, ginger, and sesame seeds.
Add Chocolate: Grate or finely chop the sugar-free dark chocolate and add it to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Form the Balls: Grease your hands lightly with oil to prevent sticking, then shape the mixture into small balls using your hands.
Chill in the Refrigerator: Place the formed balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Enjoy!
