Double Chocolate Chip Date Energy Balls

Double chocolate chip date energy balls that taste just like chocolate cookie dough! These easy bites are made with eight simple ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates, and filled with mini chocolate chips. An irresistible, yet nutritious snack or dessert!

You will also love my oatmeal cookie dough too.

These easy double chocolate energy balls are made with nuts, dates, cocoa powder, chia seeds, coconut flakes, ground flax, coconut oil, and mini chocolate chips. And you only need 10 minutes of your time to whip these up. They are perfect to enjoy as a snack or a healthy sweet treat. They’re even nourishing enough to grab a couple for an on-the-go breakfast.

Highlights

• Quick & easy to make: Just add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend, then roll. You only need about 10 minutes to have a healthy treat ready to enjoy.
• Healthy: These are a more wholesome alternative to store-bought bites and snacks.
• So delicious: These are incredibly flavorful and have the best texture… think double chocolate chip cookie dough.
• Kid and adult-friendly: Not only do adults love these, but your picky kids will gobble them up too!

Ingredients needed

These chocolate bites have a good amount of fiber, plant-based protein, and other wholesome ingredients, so they are the perfect way to satisfy a craving! Here’s everything you’ll need to make them:

• Nuts: You’ll need 1 cup of raw cashews or almonds for the base of the energy balls.
• Dates: I recommend Medjool dates because they have a caramel-like taste and a soft, chewy texture.
• Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder is what gives these bites a nice chocolate flavor.
• Chia seeds: This adds a boost of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants!
• Unsweetened coconut flakes: A good source of fiber and high in healthy fats, they add flavor to the balls.
• Ground flaxseed: Another great way to easily add even more nutrients!
• Coconut oil: Just 2 tbsp of coconut oil helps to bind the ingredients together.
• Mini chocolate chips: For a little extra sweetness and even more delicious chocolate flavor. I like semi-sweet chocolate chips best, but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if preferred.

How to make this recipe

1. Add ingredients to the blender: In a high-powered blender or food processor, add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Make sure the dates are pitted.
2. Combine ingredients: Blend until all the ingredients are smoothly mixed and uniform.

3. Add chocolate chips: Remove the mixture from the blender and add to a bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips. Mix until evenly combined.

4. Roll: Using a spoon or scooper, scoop even amounts and roll them into balls. These can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for up to about a week.

Expert Tips

• Make sure you remove the pits from the dates (if they are not already pitted) before blending them with the other ingredients.
• For the best flavor and texture, I recommend Medjool dates. They are soft and chewy and have a lovely sweet caramel taste.
• For a little extra flavor and texture, you can roll the balls into extra coconut flakes, or if the flakes seem too big for this, use unsweetened shredded coconut (which will be smaller shreds).

Frequently asked questions

Storage recommendations

Serve immediately or place in a sealed container and store them in the fridge for up to 7 days. To store for longer than a week, freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag or container.

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