Healthy No Bake Almond Chocolate Balls Recipe
Almond chocolate balls are packed with wholesome ingredients and are the perfect choice to satisfy your sweet cravings. These chocolate almond balls take minutes to make and are great for a quick and healthy snack option that everyone will love.
If you are a fan of chocolate and nuts, then you are in for a treat with these dark chocolate almond balls. They are one of those healthy snacks that are naturally sweet, made with dark chocolate medjool dates and almonds.
If you like these little bites of chocolate, you might like these no bake brownies.
Why you will🤍this recipe
- Almond chocolate balls are naturally sweet treat with no added sugar.
- They are a no bake tread made with only four simple ingredients!
Here is what you will need
This is an overview of the ingredients and steps to make this recipe; scroll down for a printable recipe card with exact measurements and detailed instructions.
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🛒Ingredients
🥄Equipment
How to make chocolate almond energy bites
Prepare the ingredients: if the dates have pits, slice them open and remove the pits.
Step 1.
Place dates, almonds and cacao powder into the bowl of a food processor.
Step 2.
Blend until the ingredients form a ball. Remove the ball from the food processor and place it into a small mixing bowl and refrigerate for approximately 20 minutes.
Step. 3
Form the dough mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands and roll them in shredded coconut.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
The complete list of ingredients to make these chocolate almond energy balls is above. Below are notes about some of the ingredients, along with ideas for substitutes.
Dates – Look for medjool dates, they are softer and more chewy texture than regular dates.
If you can’t find medjool dates, regular dates will work but you may have to soak them before blending them.
Almonds – Almonds are mild tasting nuts and work well in this recipe. You can also use cashews, pistachios or walnuts to make these delicious chocolate bites
How to store these healthy energy balls
Store chocolate almond balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
How to freeze them
Place the chocolate almond bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or waxed paper and place it in the freezer.
Once the bites are frozen, remove them from the cookie sheet and place them in a freezer safe bag or storage container and store them for up to 3 months.
Delicious ways to enjoy almond chocolate balls
Chocolate almond balls are a healthy treat and also a versatile snack that can be served is so many ways.
They are a quick and healthy snack option or an easy dessert. Try paring them with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream for a delicious dessert.
They also taste great with Greek yogurt, on a cheese platter or with a cup of coffee.
Add chocolate almond balls to a brunch board or snack platter with fresh fruit, coconut clusters, sweet and spicy pecans, maple candied cashews, assorted cheese, yogurt, or granola.
Recipe variations
Transform your dark chocolate almond balls into a superfood powerhouse by adding a boost of chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or hemp seeds.
Replace shredded coconut with cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, chopped nuts or dip them in melted chocolate and top with sea salt.
Elevate the flavor of your dark chocolate almond balls by adding a hint of refreshing mint extract.
Enhance the flavor profile of your dark chocolate almond balls by incorporating some dried cranberries for a touch of tartness.
💡Tips
- To ensure that your almond chocolate balls are evenly shaped, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to measure out equal portions of the mixture.
- While it’s important to store the almond chocolate balls in the fridge to keep them fresh, they taste best when served at room temperature.
- Depending on your preference, you can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup. Taste as you go and adjust the sweetness accordingly.
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Medjool dates are typically soft and chewy when they are fresh. Like most dried fruits once the package has been opened they can dry out. If the dates become dry, you can soak them for 20 to 30 minutes in warm water before blending them. After soaking, drain them and add them to the blender or food processor.
Try gradually adding water and blending until the mixture forms a ball.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 12 medjool dates pitted
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Place 1/2 cup raw almonds, 12 medjool dates3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder into the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture forms a ball similar in texture to the dough.
- Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into a bowl – refrigerate for 20 minutes
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll the mixture into 1 inch balls
- Roll each ball in the shredded coconut and enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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