This Chocolate Date Balls no-bake energy bites recipe is super simple to make and makes a great snack for kids and adults. It is made with just a few simple whole ingredients that are great even on the go. When you are meal planning, these are great to have on hand for a yummy snack. Check out 101 Meal Planning Ideas.
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Chocolate Date Balls
I must admit that I am addicted to chocolate. It is perhaps my favorite food. Even though they do have chocolate, they are still more healthy energy balls than those with processed ingredients. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for gift-giving or just to have on hand at home.
Do you struggle to make healthy chocolate treats for your kids or yourself? Then you will want to check on this Chocolate Date Balls Recipe with just 7 simple ingredients. There is not a single ingredient of processed food that is hard to pronounce. I am sure your whole family will come to love this recipe!
You can see the full printable recipe for the chocolate date balls below.
Chocolate Date Balls Ingredients
1 cup pitted dates
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup instant oats
2 teaspoons coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
a pinch of salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
How to Make Double Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe
- Chop up 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and set aside.
- Add dates to a food processor and blend until they become smooth paste/dough.
- Add in the cocoa powder and coconut milk, pulse until combined.
- Dump the date mixture into a large bowl, add the instant oasts and the pinch of salt.
- Knead with the back of a spoon until combined.
- Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Then roll each ball in the chopped chocolate chips.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
These oatmeal energy bites are best stored in the refrigerator.
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Easy Chocolate Date Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup instant oats
- 2 teaspoons coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Chop up 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and set aside.
- Add dates to a food processor and blend until they become smooth paste/dough.
- Add in the cocoa powder and coconut milk, pulse until combined.
- Dump the date mixture into a large bowl, add the instant oasts and the pinch of salt.
- Knead with the back of a spoon until combined.
- Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Then roll each ball in the chopped chocolate chips.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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Lauren Rae Thomas says
Hello,
What type of coconut milk are you recommending for this recipe? The thin kind sold next to the dairy milks or the trick stuff in a can?
Thank you!
Melissa says
I think you could use either but I prefer the canned version.
Sue at Blu says
These are a must try! Thanks for the inspo!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
YUM, looks so good! Pinned.