Chocolate Date Ball Recipe
With almonds, cashew butter, dates, and plenty of chocolate, these energy balls are the perfect healthier treat!
Servings: 20 Date Balls
Ingredients
- ¾ cup slivered almonds
- 8 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup cashew butter*
- ⅓ cup collagen peptides optional
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- ¾ cup mini dark chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until ground to a sand-like consistency, then add the dates and continue to pulse until they are a similar consistency to the almonds.
- Add the cashew butter, collagen peptides, and cocoa powder and blend until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to thin the mixture if needed.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl, add in the ½ cup of chocolate chips and salt, and stir to mix well.
- Roll mixture into 1 ½ inch balls, and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Add the ¼ cup of chocolate chips and tablespoon of coconut oil to a small bowl, microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate over the balls.
- Refrigerate the energy balls until firm.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Notes
- We like cashew butter here for its mild taste and rich texture, but almond butter, peanut butter, or sunbutter would also be great options!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6.6g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Sodium: 47.1mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 9.5g