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Mint Chocolate Energy Balls
Mint Chocolate Energy Balls combine cashew nuts, medjool dates, cacao powder, ground flaxseed, and peppermint extract for a sweet, chewy, and nutty snack. The dates bind the mixture while the peppermint adds a fresh, cool note. Rolled into bite-sized balls, they are convenient for energy boosts or dessert-like treats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
14
servings
Calories:
61 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew nuts raw
- 10 date Medjool, pitted
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- sea salt pinch
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor, and process on high until the mixture starts to stick together.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop a ball and roll it in between your hands. Then place it on a plate. Continue this process until you've used up all the dough.
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Notes
- Use fresh, moist dates; if dried, soak in warm water for 10 minutes before blending.
- If the mixture isn’t sticking, add 1-2 teaspoons of water gradually and blend more.
- Choose peppermint extract with a natural flavor for an authentic mint taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
93mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.