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Dark Chocolate Quinoa Energy Balls

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Energy Balls That Satisfy Your Cravings

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Energy Balls are a guilt-free snack packed with sweetness and nutrition, perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Energy Balls
  • 2 cups Medjool Dates Primary sweetener; can substitute with figs or apricots.
  • 1 cup Walnuts or Pecans Adds healthy fats; can substitute with almonds or cashews.
  • 1/2 cup Raw Cacao Powder For chocolate flavor; unsweetened cocoa powder works too.
  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter Binds ingredients together; can substitute with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Optional; can be omitted or replaced with agave syrup.
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt Enhances flavor; flaked sea salt can be used for garnish.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds warmth; can substitute with ground nutmeg.
  • 1 cup Quinoa Crispies Adds crunch; can substitute with puffed rice.
  • 1 cup Vegan Dark Chocolate Coating that enriches flavor; other dairy-free chocolates work too.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Double boiler
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine the Medjool dates and pulse for about 30 seconds until they form a sticky paste.
  2. Add walnuts or pecans to the food processor and pulse again until the nuts are finely ground.
  3. With the processor running, add the raw cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup (if using), sea salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Pulse in the quinoa crispies gently until they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  5. Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized truffles, roughly yielding about 24 energy balls.
  6. Place the formed truffles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they’re spaced evenly.
  7. Using a double boiler, melt the vegan dark chocolate over low heat until completely smooth.
  8. Dip the top of each energy ball into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
  9. Refrigerate the energy balls for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set.
  10. Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure Medjool dates are soft for easy blending. Feel free to swap nuts as desired. These no-bake treats are best served cold or at room temperature.

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