Chocolate Coconut Power Balls
Reminiscent of Mounds candy bars, these power snacks have flax meal, cocoa powder, dates, coconut oil and almond butter - a delicious snack that's good for you, too!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. Medjool or other dates, chopped
- 1/2 c. Unsweetened coconut, divided
- 1/4 c. Dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 c. Ground flax meal
- 1/4 c. Almond butter
- 1 tsp. Coconut oil
- 1 tsp. Water
- 2 tsp. Pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. Dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 c. Toasted, chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Add dates, 1/4 cup coconut, cocoa powder, flax meal, almond butter, coconut oil, water, maple syrup and vanilla to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
- Reove a teaspoon of the mixture, squeeze it between your fingers to see if it easily forms a ball. If too loose/fluffy, simply add a bit more water at a time until you achieve desired consistency.
- Form the mixture into ~ 2 Tb. sized balls (the mixture should make 12 balls). Roll in remaining coconut, then freeze ~30 minutes before serving. Store unused balls in a covered container in the refrigerator.