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Chocolate Energy Balls (5-ingredients!)
These Chocolate Energy Balls are date-sweetened, and made with just 5 simple ingredients. They taste like a little brownie bite! Vegan & Paleo friendly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 135 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves (162 g)
- 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 fine sea salt (2 g)
- Additional cocoa powder , for coating (optional)
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.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1 of 12 balls. This will vary if you get more balls out of the recipe.
- If you don't have walnuts on hand, pecans would be the most similar substitute because of their texture. Almonds and cashews will be harder, so make sure to grind them well before adding in the rest of the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% 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.