Cocoa Date Balls

Name: Cocoa Date Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 9 balls · 1 ball each
Ingredients: ⅓ cup pecans; ⅓ cup almonds; 1⅓ cups dates (pitted or chopped); 3 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1–2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (to preference); 2–3 Tbsp liquid (almond milk, water, etc.)

Blender · ~15 min · Makes 9 balls · 1 ball each

Protein 2 g · Fiber 3 g · Calories 130 · Sodium 0 mg

Download PDF

Ingredients

⅓ cup pecans
⅓ cup almonds
1⅓ cups dates (pitted or chopped)
3 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (to preference)
2–3 Tbsp liquid (almond milk, water, etc.)

Directions

Tap a step to mark it done.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor, starting with 2 Tbsp liquid and adding more if too dry to roll.
Roll into balls about 1½ inches across.
Freeze or refrigerate for a quick, grab-and-go snack.

Note. Roll in shredded coconut or dust with cocoa powder for variety and presentation.

Ingredient tip. When a recipe uses a packaged or processed food, choose a version with five or fewer ingredients on the label.

Grocery Listtap items as you shop

Pantry & dry goods

Check your pantry

Per-serving values are approximate and vary with brand, variety, and preparation.