Healthy Cake Pops Recipe
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These cake pops look like the kind you might buy at Starbucks, but they have a fruit-sweetened center. Enjoy this perfectly portioned dessert with extra fiber in each bite!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates , pitted
- ½ cup blanched almond flour
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder , or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips (see notes)
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Instructions
- Add the pitted Medjool dates, almond flour, cacao powder, vanilla extract (if using), coconut oil, and salt to the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an S blade. Secure the lid and process until crumbly.
- You'll know the mixture is ready when you press it between your fingers, and it holds its shape. Taste and adjust the flavoring as needed. You can add a tablespoon of cacao powder for more chocolate flavor or add a splash of maple syrup to make them taste sweeter. (This will also make them slightly stickier to work with.)
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop the dough into your hands. Roll them into balls and place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until you've made 12 to 13 balls. Insert a popsicle stick into each ball, then lay them flat on the plan so you can place them in the freezer to chill.
- Next, add the white chocolate chips to a heat-safe bowl. Fill a small saucepan with an inch of water and bring it to a boil on the stovetop. Fit the bowl of chocolate chips snugly over the pan of water, so the steam can gently melt the chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Remove the cake pops from the freezer and dip them each into the melted white chocolate. (Use a spoon to distribute the melted chocolate, if needed.) Hold the cake pop upside down to let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Sprinkle some shaved dark chocolate on top as a decoration while the white chocolate is still warm. Set the cake pop upright in a glass or cake pop stand until the chocolate firms up. (This process is fast if the cake pops are cold.)
- Repeat until all of the cake pops are coated. Once the chocolate is solid, they are ready to enjoy! They have the best texture when served at room temperature. You can store these at room temperature for up to 5 days, but they will last up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. (Or for up to 3 months when stored in the freezer.)
Notes
- Nutrition information is for one of 12 cake pops, assuming you have roughly a 1/4 cup of melted white chocolate leftover when you're done. You can lower the calories and fat even more by leaving out the coconut oil, so feel free to experiment with the texture and flavor. This information is automatically calcuated using generic ingredients, so it's just an estimate, not a guarantee,.
- White Chocolate Note: I made this recipe with Enjoy Life White Chocolate Chips, which are dairy-free. I usually have roughly 1/4 cup of melted chocolate leftover, but melting this amount makes it easier to coat the cake pops without worrying about "running out" of the coating as you work. You can use the leftovers to make chocolate bark in the freezer.
- Cacao Powder Note: I start with 3 tablespoons of cacao powder to make sure these taste sweet enough, but you might want to add an extra tablespoon for more chocolate flavor. If you use Dutch-processed cocoa powder, you may want to use 1/4 cup total for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Vanilla Extract Note: Sometimes vanilla extract can taste overpowering in a no-bake recipe, so feel free to leave it out if desired.
- Cake Pop Tools: I bought this cake pop stand on Amazon (affiliate link) to keep my cake pops standing as they dry. You'll also need lollipop sticks like these if you want them to look like the Starbucks version. (But you could skip the sticks and enjoy them as truffles.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
126mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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