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Tahini Chocolate Balls - Gluten Free

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  • Author: Wafa Shami
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Refrigerate 30-60 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 14-16 small balls
  • Category: Dessert/snack
  • Cuisine: Palestinian/American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy recipe of tahini chocolate balls are the perfect gluten free, no-bake treat for healthy snacking, or dessert platters, and can be prepared in just 10 minutes.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped toast almonds or any other nuts
  • 4-6 ounces of dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a spoon or your hands until the mixture becomes slightly pasty and easy to work with.
  2. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a ping-pong ball.
  3. Place them on a small tray lined with parchment paper.Meanwhile, melt the chocolate by placing it in a heatproof glass jar set over a pot of gently simmering water on low heat, stirring until fully melted.
  4. Alternatively, microwave in 60-second intervals, stirring every 15–20 seconds until smooth.Once the chocolate is melted, dip each ball into it until fully coated, then place it back onto the parchment paper.
  5. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
  6. When finished, refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 15–20 minutes until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes before rolling if it feels too soft or sticky
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper, richer chocolate flavor
  • Stir tahini well before measuring to incorporate the natural oils evenly
  • Lightly wet your hands when rolling to prevent sticking
  • For extra texture, add chopped nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut
  • Keep the chocolate balls refrigerated for the best fudgy consistency
  • Use a small cookie scoop to make evenly sized balls
  • Double the batch and freeze extras for quick snacks anytime