Description
These hazelnut chocolate energy balls are a clean-eating, no-bake snack with a rich, indulgent flavor. Made with dates, hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and coconut oil, they’re naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten-free — perfect for snacking, gifting, or fueling up pre-workout.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 8 large dates / 135 g)
- 1 cup hazelnuts (raw or roasted)
- 1 oz dark chocolate (min. 70% cocoa), finely chopped (28 g)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (15 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional:
- 1 tsp almond milk or water (if dough is too dry)
- 10 whole hazelnuts (for filling centers)
- 3 oz dark chocolate (85 g), melted (for drizzling/dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread hazelnuts evenly and roast for 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, melt chopped chocolate with coconut oil using short microwave bursts or over low heat.
- In a food processor, combine roasted hazelnuts, dates, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture. Blend 2–3 minutes until a sticky dough forms. If dry, add almond milk/water 1 tsp at a time and blend again.
- Refrigerate dough for 10 minutes to firm up. Scoop into tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Insert a whole hazelnut into the center of each (optional).
- Place on parchment-lined plate. Drizzle with melted chocolate or leave plain. Chill until set. Store chilled.
Notes
- Roasting the hazelnuts enhances flavor but is optional.
- Use gloves or slightly damp hands for easier rolling.
- For a crunchier finish, roll in chopped hazelnuts or coat in cocoa powder.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for a sweet-salty profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy / Clean Eating
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
