These crunchy chocolaty balls are perfect for a mid-afternoon or pre-workout snack. It's tempting to eat more than one but they are quite nutrient dense so I try to limit myself to just one!
One almond cocoa ball is similar to a 25g serving of chocolate (approx. 130 calories). However, the fats come from almonds (7g fats) instead of diary and the sugars are from the natural sweetness of the dates (11g) instead of cane sugar, honey, or corn syrup.
Almond Cocoa Balls
Makes 8 balls
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Ingredients:
- 112g / 4oz almonds
- 120g / 4oz dates, pitted
- 20g / 4tbsp cocoa powder, natural unsweetened
- 1tbsp cinnamon
- 5ml / 1tsp vanilla extract
Method:
Soak the dates in warm water. Reserve the water.
Meanwhile, roughly chop the almonds and add to a food processor.
Add the dates and a tablespoon of the date water.
Pulse to blend.
Add in the cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
Blend well, adding a little more date water if needed.
Divide sticky mixture into 8 and roll into balls.
Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight so balls firm up.
ENJOY!
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