Dark Chocolate Energy Balls
Recipe Type: Vegan, Gluten Free, Raw
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Serves: 48 balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almond butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 20 dates
- 12 oz package raw almonds
- 2 cups oats (gluten free and not quick oats)
- 1 cup hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup raw cacao
- 1/2 tsp himalayan salt
Instructions
- In a double boiler, slightly warm almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup until all melted together and remove from heat
- In a food processor add the almonds and process until crumbly, but not flour
- Pit the dates and add to the almonds and process until mixed well
- Add the oats, hemp hearts, chia, raw cacao, and salt and process until all combined
- Add to a mixing bowl and now pour the almond butter mixture into the bowl and stir well to combine
- Form into balls and roll into more raw cacao
- Freeze to set for about 30-45 min
- Store in refrigerator
- Enjoy!!
Are you looking for an afternoon pick me up? For a delicious snack that has protein, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, 
fiber, and much more? Oh, and that tastes delicious and is good enough to be a dessert? Well this is it! These can be enjoyed before or after a workout, to satisfy a chocolate craving, or as a quick snack. Enjoy!
I’m Debbie Peoples, health coach and plant-based cook. I am passionate about sharing OOOHMAMA! to inspire cooking more vegan meals that are healthy and taste great! 
