Description
Delicious and nutritious energy balls made with chickpeas, dates, and cacao, perfect for a healthy snack or pre-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chickpeas (canned/cooked)
- ¾ cup regular pitted dates
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 4 tbsp shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend for about a minute until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- Shape the Balls: Roll about one full teaspoon of the mixture into a ball and continue until no mixture remains.
- Add Coconut (Optional): Roll each ball in shredded coconut for an extra layer of flavor if desired.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Allow to thaw before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, healthy snacks, vegan snacks, chickpea recipes, no-bake snacks