Chocolate Brownie Date Balls
These Healthy Brownie Date Balls are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates. Made with cocoa, nuts, and chocolate chips, they're an easy no-bake snack that tastes just like a brownie.
Servings:
20
balls
Calories:
90
kcal
Equipment
- food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop
- Baking sheet or plate
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 250 grams pitted Medjool date
- 20 grams pure maple syrup
- 65 grams creamy natural peanut butter
- 30 grams dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but enhances chocolate flavor)
- 15 grams ground flaxeed or chia seeds
- 5 grams vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 40 grams chopped walnuts, cashews, or pecans
- 50 grams mini chocolate chips (dark or semi sweet)
- 1-2 tablespoons water (as needed)
Instructions
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Add the dates, maple syrup, peanut butter, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), flaxseed, vanilla, and salt to a food processor.
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Process until smooth and sticky. If the mixture seems too thick or your dates are on the dry side, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it comes together.
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Pulse in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Scoop and roll about 18-20 balls (roughly 25-28 grams each).
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
ball
|
Calories:
90
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13.7
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
4.2
g
|
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.
