Mint Chocolate Energy Balls
These easy mint chocolate energy balls taste like a peppermint patty, but are a healthy little snack! These energy bites are also vegan, gluten-free and use just 7 ingredients!
Servings: 14 balls
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 12)
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or water)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor combine the dates and walnuts. Process until they resemble coarse sand.
- Add the cacao powder, almond butter, syrup and extract, and process until a dough forms. If the dough does not come together, add some water, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough sticks together when you press it between your fingers. Pulse in the cacao nibs.
- Form 1" balls with your hands and place on a parchment-lined plate. If you like the energy balls on the softer side, enjoy immediately. If you like them a bit more "firm", then freeze for at least 60 minutes and then enjoy.
- Keep in a covered container in the freezer for best results, but they will also keep in the fridge.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg