Cocoa Energy Balls

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These Cocoa Energy Balls are simple 4-ingredient snacks with just 100 Calories, and made with no added sugar in under 10 minutes.

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Prep Time10

Total Time10

Servings: balls

Calories: 102.3kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Medjool Dates (note 1)
¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (note 2)
½ cup Rolled Oats (note 3)
½ cup Walnuts (note 4)

Optional

⅓ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (note 5)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add the pitted Medjool dates. Cover with boiled water. Set aside 5 minutes.
Drain the soaked dates over a sieve, and discard the water.
Place softened dates in a food processor with cocoa powder, rolled oats, walnuts, and vanilla, if used.
Process in 30-second bursts, on medium-high speed, stop the food processor, use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, and repeat these steps a few times, until it comes into a sticky, consistent chocolate batter.
Add chocolate chips if you like, pulse a few times to incorporate. They add sweetness, and I highly recommend it as the batter has no added sugar apart from the dates.
Lightly oil your hands, and use a tablespoon to scoop out some batter. Roll into ball between your oiled hands.
If you like, roll in unsweetened desiccated coconut, or keep plain.
Place them in a airtight container.

Notes

Note 1: The recipe should work well with any variety of dates. Some are less 'juicy' than Medjool and will require a little water to bring the dough together.

Note 2: Or cacao powder, or carob powder, but it won't have a chocolate flavor.

Note 3: Or quinoa flakes, or puffed rice for gluten-free options.

Note 4: Or other nuts like pecan, walnuts, or seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds.

Note 5: Add for sweetness and extra chocolate flavors. The batter is not very sweet without chocolate chips.

Storage: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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