These healthy chocolate date balls are vegan, gluten free and very easy to make. These no bake energy balls are a great healthy snack for busy days!
Raw chocolate date balls, also known as no bake energy balls are my newest OBSESSION!
Now that my little one is an active toddler, I need to keep my ENERGY levels up and thankfully, my friends introduced me to energy balls.
These RAW energy balls for chocolate lovers are a dream come true... So FUDGY and delicious!
I like to roll these vegan, gluten-free chocolate coconut date balls in all sorts of things like sprinkles, toasted sesame seeds... just to add that extra OOMPH!
My FAVORITE are the coconut covered balls BUT my little one is quite fond of the sprinkle ones...heheh.
Also, you can DIP these in energy bites in melted white chocolate and make white chocolate date balls, although that would reduce the health factor..lol. So, dipping them in melted dark chocolate would be a wiser choice! 😉
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Like most people, I had a lot of QUESTIONS and after a lot of trials, I have ANSWERS...
Are energy balls good for you? Are energy balls healthy? How healthy are energy balls?
Yes, they are good for you since they are made with good wholesome ingredients that make your body stronger. My energy balls recipe is made with dates, coconut, cocoa powder, and nuts. However, you can modify this energy balls recipe to suit your own needs by adding protein powder, flax seed, sunflower seeds, quinoa, granola, oats and even some almond butter or coconut oil.
By the way, I also have a no bake chocolate peanut butter energy balls that's perfect for peanut butter lovers and also good for you!
Are energy balls gluten free?
Yes, as long as you DON'T use any flour or wheat in your recipe. Also, remember to use certified gluten free oats.
How to make energy balls recipe?
There are various recipes for energy balls or energy bites. Pretty much, all of them are very easy to make and simply require you to dump all the ingredients in a food processor and make a thick mixture and then roll it into small balls. That's it!
How to store energy balls? Can I freeze energy balls?
Store leftovers in a sealed airtight container in the fridge. You can even place them in an airtight container and freeze them up to 1 month.
These chocolate date balls are GREAT for many reasons:
- Toddlers and kids of any age LOVE these raw energy bites and can't even tell they are healthy, making it perfect for a snack or breakfast on the go!
- These energy bites have no artificial sugars, which makes it a great snack or dessert for diabetics and those who are going through weight loss (obviously, moderation is key!).
- Energy balls are perfect for athletes like runners and others who enjoy hiking and active sports.
- They even keep you energized during pregnancy or when you are breastfeeding.
Recipe
Chocolate Date Balls (Energy Balls)
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Pecans
- ⅓ cup Almonds
- 1⅓ cups Dates I buy the pitted ones
- 3 tablespoon Coconut shredded
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder according to your preference
- 1-2 tablespoon Soy milk or water
- ½ cup Sprinkles for covering your balls
- ½ cup Toasted sesame seeds for covering your balls
- ½ cup Coconut (shredded) for covering your balls
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a food processor and mix until everything is thoroughly crushed and combined.
- Make small balls out of the mixture.
- Then, roll them around in whatever you like (sprinkles, toasted sesame seeds or shredded coconut).
- And you are done! Eat as many as you like and store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.
Well, that's all for today.
If you liked this post, you amy like some of these other healthy snacks too...
Healthy chocolate blueberry truffles
Healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
Until next time, tata my lovelies!
Denise Browning
Healthy, fun, and super delicious -- what a combination! You should have named these chocolate balls, THE ULTIMATE TREAT! Love them!
ela
I can see myself just eating these beautiful balls one after another. I feel more energetic already!
Brooks
Abeer, these bite-sized morsels look sensational! The ones with toasted sesame seed especially intrigue.
The Squishy Monster
Chocolate and dates, two of my favorite ingredients...these look great!
Leelabean
Mmm, i want these now! I am definitely gonna make these tonight!! Thanks for this recipe!
Heidy L. McCallum
Looks awesome
Nazneen
These are delicious! A friend made me something similar last Ramadan and I gobbled them all up! I love your sprinkle and sesame seed ones. They're so pretty!
Uru
Delicious looking date balls
Mary Frances
Oh my goodness! This reminds me of some vegan truffles I had years ago. They were so good, and I was so sad when I couldn't find a recipe. Yours look amazing!
I Wilkerson
These are great pictures! They look very light and tasty.
Daniela
They do not only look great but the sound great too.
Chocolate and dates is always a wonderful combination and provides so much energy.
Ella
I love these kind of healthy treats, quick and delicious. Yours are looking totally amazing.
Sandy
You can give them to kids from age 3 as well replacing chocolates and they will never know the difference- just increase the cocoa and roll them in coconut. I color the coconut with good coloring and make different
Abeer Rizvi
That's a great idea Sandy! My 2 year old likes munching on these too. He likes them dipped in melted chocolate though...lol
lucyann
i had some dates in my fridge that were rather dried out; i had to cook them to get the pits out and then i ended up with soggy dates. Saw this recipe and decided to made these with only the mushy Dates, rolled oats, and chia seeds. I I only put the dates in the food processer; I left the oats whole and added the chia seeds and put the mixture in the fridge overnight.
PERFECT texture ... tasted yummy even without the cocoa!
Abeer Rizvi
Mmmmmmmm.... That sounds delicious! Such a great way to use up dried up dates. I want a few to munch on now...heheh
Janet
Can I leave out the coconut nod replace with something else?
Abeer Rizvi
Hi Janet, you can probably replace with finely ground oats but I am positive it's going to change the flavor and texture :S If you try this replacement or something else, do let me know how it turns out
Holly Sparkman
This was the first time I attempted making a treat like this and I will definitely use this recipe again. Delicious and so easy!
Abeer Rizvi
I am very happy to hear that. Aren't they so delicious? Yum!