Description
These 4-ingredient cocoa energy balls are naturally sweet, rich in chocolate flavor, and require no baking. Made with Medjool dates, oats, cocoa, and almond butter, they are a quick, healthy snack with no added sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 160 g)
- 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (10 g)
- 2 tablespoons smooth almond butter (32 g)
Instructions
- Add pitted dates to a food processor and blend for 20–30 seconds until a sticky paste forms. If using dry dates, soak in warm water for 5 minutes and drain before blending.
- Add rolled oats, cocoa powder, and almond butter to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture combines into a thick dough.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls between your palms. If the mixture is too soft, chill for 10 minutes before rolling.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, add an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- Store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- No reheating required—best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
