Chocolate Energy Balls (5-ingredients!)
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Chocolate Energy Balls (5-ingredients!)
Description
The recipe uses raw walnuts ground finely, combined with soft pitted Medjool dates and cocoa powder for chocolate flavor. Vanilla extract and salt enhance the taste. Once processed into a sticky dough, the mixture is rolled into balls, optionally coated in cocoa powder for an extra chocolate touch.
The texture is chewy and slightly firm from the nuts, with natural sweetness from dates balancing the rich cocoa. These no-bake energy balls store well in the refrigerator or freezer, making them convenient for snacks or light bites.
Walnuts provide a slightly bitter, nutty base, though pecans can be substituted for a similar texture. Almonds or cashews may be used but require thorough grinding as they create a harder texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups walnut halves 162 g, raw
- 1 cup Medjool dates (188 g; soft & squishy; pits removed)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (24 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (6 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 g, fine sea salt
- cocoa powder for coating (optional, additional
Instructions
- In a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, grind the walnuts into a fine meal.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients, and process again until a sticky, uniform dough is formed.
- Scoop the batter by heaping tablespoons onto a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, to prevent sticking. Roll the balls between your hands, and roll them in cocoa powder, if desired.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Nutrition info per ball is based on making 12 balls; adjust if you make a different number.
- Pecan nuts can substitute walnuts for a similar texture and flavor.
- Almonds or cashews require fine grinding to avoid hardness in the final texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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