Chocolate Berry Seed Energy Balls
Chocolate Berry Seed Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, packed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pitted Medjool dates, rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, and dried cranberries in the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract to the food processor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Process the mixture until it comes together into a sticky, uniform dough. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the dough to a medium bowl. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. If the mixture is too sticky, slightly dampen your hands.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the unsweetened shredded coconut in a shallow dish. Roll each energy ball in the coconut, pressing gently to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Arrange the coated energy balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
⏱️ 30 min
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Chocolate Berry Seed Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, packed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pitted Medjool dates, rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, and dried cranberries in the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract to the food processor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Process the mixture until it comes together into a sticky, uniform dough. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the dough to a medium bowl. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. If the mixture is too sticky, slightly dampen your hands.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the unsweetened shredded coconut in a shallow dish. Roll each energy ball in the coconut, pressing gently to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Arrange the coated energy balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
⏱️ 30 min