Dairy-Free Nutty Chocolate Energy Balls
Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with rich chocolatey flavor, these Dairy-Free Nutty Chocolate Energy Balls are the perfect guilt-free snack to fuel your day. Made with naturally sweet medjool dates, nutrient-rich almonds and walnuts, and a hint of unsweetened cocoa powder, these no-bake treats are both delicious and satisfying. Enhanced with creamy natural peanut butter, chia seeds for added texture, and finished with a coating of shredded coconut, each bite is a balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, these energy bites are vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep. Enjoy them as a quick on-the-go snack or a pre-workout boost—your taste buds and body will thank you!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the pitted medjool dates in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them.
Step 2
While the dates are soaking, place the raw almonds and walnuts into a food processor. Pulse until they are finely ground but not pasty.
Step 3
Drain the dates and add them to the food processor along with the unsweetened cocoa powder, natural peanut butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and melted coconut oil.
Step 4
Process the mixture until it is well combined and forms a sticky dough-like consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times.
Step 5
Add the chia seeds and half of the shredded coconut to the mixture, and pulse a few times until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Prepare a baking sheet or a plate and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Using your hands, take small amounts of the mixture and roll it into balls, about the size of a tablespoon, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8
Once all the mixture is shaped into balls, roll them in the remaining shredded coconut to coat the exterior. This adds extra flavor and prevents them from sticking together.
Step 9
Place the energy balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 10
These energy balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (626.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3103.5 |
| Total Fat 254.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 856.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 224.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 92.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 84.7g | |
| Protein 93.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 877.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 32.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4677.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories