Description
Healthy vegan snacks featuring chocolate date energy balls packed with natural ingredients. These plant-based treats provide sustained energy while satisfying sweet cravings with wholesome, guilt-free ingredients.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
1 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw walnuts
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Additional coconut for rolling
Instructions
Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if very dry
Process almonds and walnuts in food processor until roughly chopped
Add drained dates and process until paste forms
Add cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt
Process until well combined and mixture holds together
Add coconut and coconut oil, pulse to combine
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using damp palms
Roll balls in additional coconut if desired
Place on parchment-lined tray
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up
Store in refrigerator in airtight container
Notes
Use soft Medjool dates for best texture
Add water gradually if mixture seems too dry
Customize with different nuts and seeds
Roll in cocoa powder for chocolate coating
Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks
Freeze for longer storage up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg