Double Chocolate Date Balls
These rich, fudgy date balls are naturally sweetened and packed with chocolate flavor. A quick no-bake treat made with wholesome ingredients—perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- - 1 cup Medjool dates pitted (about 10–12 dates)
- - 1/2 cup raw almonds or walnuts
- - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- - 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- - 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal
- - 1/4 tsp sea salt
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - Optional: 1–2 tbsp water as needed
- Coating optional:
- - Additional cocoa powder
- - Shredded coconut
- - Crushed nuts
Instructions
- Soften the Dates
- If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain.
- Blend the Mixture
- In a food processor, pulse nuts until crumbly. Add dates, cocoa, chocolate, seeds, salt, and vanilla. Blend until sticky and combined. Add water only if needed for blending.
- Roll into Balls
- Scoop out heaping teaspoons and roll into balls using your hands.
- Optional Coating
- Roll balls in cocoa powder, coconut, or nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Chill and Store
- Place in the fridge to firm up for 15–30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- prep_time: PT15M
- cook_time: PT0M
- total_time: PT15M
- servings: 12 balls
Notes
nutrition:
calories: ~90
carbohydrates: ~12g
protein: ~2g
fat: ~4g
fiber: ~2g
sugar: ~9g notes:
- You can swap nuts for seeds to make nut-free.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for a flavor twist.
- Great pre- or post-workout snack!
calories: ~90
carbohydrates: ~12g
protein: ~2g
fat: ~4g
fiber: ~2g
sugar: ~9g notes:
- You can swap nuts for seeds to make nut-free.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for a flavor twist.
- Great pre- or post-workout snack!