Paleo Energy Balls (paleo, vegan)
Servings 12
These paleo energy balls only have three ingredients and take about 5 minutes to put together! They taste like no-bake brownies and are a great on-the-go snack. They’re vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (116 grams) pitted dates packed
- 1/2 cup (71 grams) raw cashews I imagine roasted would also be delicious
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 to 6 teaspoons cocoa powder optional - to roll the balls in
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade, add everything except the cocoa powder for rolling the balls.3/4 cup (116 grams) pitted dates, 1/2 cup (71 grams) raw cashews, 2 tablespoons (15 grams) cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Blend about 2-3 minutes or until the mixture sticks together easily when pressed.
- If it doesn't hold together easily, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla or water and pulse again.
- Roll into twelve 17-gram balls (slightly less than 1" big) and roll in cocoa powder, if desired. I prefer mine without but some people liked the contrast with the sweet.5 to 6 teaspoons cocoa powder
- Store in a container or bag at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. They can also be refrigerated for a few weeks and frozen for a few months.
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 8
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