Chocolate Almond Energy Balls
I love making energy balls because they are so yummy and convenient to take on-the-go. I really appreciate that these are only 5 ingredients and are oat-free.
[Side Note] I'm not totally against oats, it just "depends on the person". Which is my answer to a lot of foods and how they react differently with each one of us. And for me personally, from food testing on myself, I'm better off without them.
So on to the delicious recipe!
These Chocolate Almond Energy Balls remind me of sticky brownie dough with crunchy cashews tucked inside and a salty almond coating to top it all off. Sweet, salty, chocolatey, and healthy – what more could you ask for?
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Ingredients:
16 pitted dates
2 TB cocoa powder
1 cup raw cashews, chopped
2 tsp unsweetened vanilla coconut or almond milk
1/4 cup roasted, salted almonds, finely chopped OR 1/4 cup almond meal
1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
Directions
- If using almonds instead of almond meal, you'll need them finely ground. Use a food processor to grind them almost to a flour but slightly more chunky. Then place the ground almonds (or almond meal) on a small plate and set aside.
- Place your pitted dates in the food processor. Blend until they're stuck together in a large mass. Empty the dates into a bowl.
- Add cocoa powder and use your hands to mix it into the dates.
- Add the coconut or almond milk and continue mixing.
- Add chopped cashews and sea salt (optional). Continue kneading until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls about 1-inch in diameter. Then roll each in the almond meal. Enjoy right away or store in fridge for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Info: Per energy ball
Calories: 118
Fat: 5 g
Carbs: 15 g
Sugars: 11 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Submitted by: Christine Patouillet