Cocoa and date energy balls

Cocoa and date energy balls with Medjool dates, almonds, cocoa powder and chia seeds – an easy recipe for moist, chocolatey snacks with no refined sugar.

At a glance

• Serves 10
• Prep time: 15 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 120 kcal per serving
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Carbs: 16 g

Ingredients

• 200 g Medjool dates
• 100 g almonds
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp desiccated coconut

Method

You’ll need: food processor · grater

1. Roughly chop the almonds in a food processor, so they keep some bite and don't turn into a fine almond paste.
2. Add the Medjool dates, cocoa powder, oats and chia seeds and blend everything in short bursts.
3. Keep processing until you have a sticky, mouldable mixture that holds together well when pressed.
4. Shape the mixture into small balls with your hands and roll them again briefly if needed so they're even.
5. If you like, roll the balls in desiccated coconut until lightly coated.
6. To serve, enjoy them straight away or eat them well chilled from the fridge.

Good to know

When you're short on time, these little balls are just the thing. Moist, chocolatey and just right for a sweet moment in between.

Swaps

Almonds → cashews (milder flavour, also provide unsaturated fatty acids) | Rolled oats → finely ground almonds (less starch, a little more fat and vitamin E) | Chia seeds → ground linseed (also contains fibre) | Desiccated coconut → cocoa powder (no sweetened coating, stronger cocoa flavour)

Allergens

Contains tree nuts (almonds). For small children, only in a suitable size and with supervision because of the choking risk. During pregnancy the ingredients are generally unremarkable with normal, hygienic preparation. Oats contain gluten unless certified gluten-free. Contains: gluten (oats).

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