Fudge Balls

[Petunia]

Hey guys-my experience w/making fudge balls w/my food processor was a complete disaster. The dates didn't get sliced-they stayed on top of the slicer, instead of getting to the bottom, and the almond butter almost broke the food processor. Has anyone had any better luck w/a juicer? I have to say though, after much struggle and improvising, they were absolutely delicious!!

Thanks a bunch,
Petunia

[Bingo24]

Try soaking the dates first to soften a little more. And blend these alone first, adding almond butter in little bits.

[Petunia]

I did soak them first, but I guess not long enough. I did add the almond butter slowly, b/c the mouth of the processor is quite small. Thanks for the feedback!

[solarliving]

Blending the dates first is key. You want to get them as creamy as possible. You can make all sorts of nut balls as well. Sometimes I grind up pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in my coffee bean grinder, then blend up with dates and carob. Good stuff :)

[puffysmom]

I would cut them up into small pieces first. That way u will know for sure that they will blend. I have some raw dates that r hard. It is like they have dried to long. I have the same problem as u. Not the date going to the top and staying there but blending up good. I am going to soak them overnight and then slice into small pieces. It should work great that way

[Petunia]

I will definitely take your suggestions-thanks a bunch!

[Rawsome Ginger]

I LOVE that recipe!!! I let the a. butter sit out first to get runny. And I soak the dates!!!