Chocolate-Oat Balls With Marzipan

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Delicious Chocolate-Oat Balls dipped in Marzipan

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	100 g marzipan , shredded ( try to find Danish marzipan , it is sold in most major stores in Canada , in the bakery aisle )
	1 cup rolled oats
	1/2 cup butter , very soft
	1 tablespoon coffee , cold , as strong as possible
	1/3 cup icing sugar
	2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

15g

Fat

12g

These Chocolate-Oat Balls are a delicious sweet treat that can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack. The combination of oats, chocolate, and marzipan creates a rich, indulgent flavor that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Whether you are in need of a sweet pick-me-up during the day or a dessert to impress guests, these Chocolate-Oat Balls with Marzipan are the perfect choice. Best of all, they are easy to make and can be stored in the fridge for several days.

Instructions

1.	Mix the marzipan with half a cup of rolled oats and knead it into a dough. Shape the dough into small balls that are roughly the size of a hazelnut and set aside.
2.	In a large bowl, mix the remaining rolled oats with the softened butter, icing sugar, cold coffee, and cocoa powder until well combined.
3.	Taking one marzipan ball at a time, gently coat it in the oat and chocolate mixture until it is evenly covered.
4.	Once all of the marzipan balls have been coated, transfer them to a plate and leave them to set in the fridge for at least thirty minutes before serving.

PROS

These Chocolate-Oat Balls with Marzipan are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Using only natural ingredients, these balls are gluten-free, and they can be stored in the fridge for several days.

They are rich, chocolatey, and deliciously indulgent.

CONS

These Chocolate-Oat Balls are high in calories and sugar, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
If you have a nut allergy, you should avoid using marzipan in this recipe as it is made from almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these Chocolate-Oat Balls with Marzipan are not particularly healthy, they do contain some nutrients. The rolled oats used in this recipe are rich in fiber, which can help to lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood sugar levels. Cocoa powder is also rich in antioxidants, which can offer some protection against oxidative stress and inflammation.