Nut-Free Chocolate Energy Balls
Servings: 16
Calories: 85kcal
These nut-free chocolate energy balls are perfect for the dark chocolate lover. They pack a super healthy punch with chia seeds, hemp seeds and cacao! They are also vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
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Ingredients
- 11-12 large Medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup cacao powder*
- 1/4 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds
- 3 TBS raw shelled hemp seeds
- 3 TBS chia seeds
- 2 TBS cacao nibs
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp turmeric optional
- 1/4 tsp ginger optional
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt*
Instructions
- Place pitted dates in food processor, or strong blender, and process until dates are broken down into paste.
- Add remaining dry ingredients, and process until all seeds are broken down and mixture forms into dough-like consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
- Scrape down sides as necessary.
- Form mixture into ball and let sit in fridge for 30 minutes to firm.
- After 30 minutes, use a rounded tablespoon for measuring dough and roll into balls.
- You should get roughly 16 balls.
- Place balls on lined cookie sheet and let firm again in freezer.
- Store balls in container in freezer. Energy balls should keep fresh for 3 months.
Notes
*These energy balls are naturally sweetened with dates, and account for most of the sugar and carb count
*The fat content coming from the seeds are ALL healthy fats
*You may sub cacao with unsweetened cocoa powder
*You may sub pink salt for kosher salt
*Total time accounts for fridge time Recipe slightly adapted from Oh She Glows
*The fat content coming from the seeds are ALL healthy fats
*You may sub cacao with unsweetened cocoa powder
*You may sub pink salt for kosher salt
*Total time accounts for fridge time Recipe slightly adapted from Oh She Glows
Nutrition
Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g