Chocolate Almond Energy Balls
Rich, fudgy no-bake bites packed with dates, almond butter, cocoa, and hemp seeds. They taste like a chocolate treat but deliver steady energy from whole-food ingredients. Keep a batch in the fridge and grab a couple whenever you need a pick-me-up.
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse the pitted Medjool dates until they form a sticky paste. Ensure no large pieces remain.
Add the rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor with the date paste. Process until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture comes together into a cohesive dough. It should be sticky enough to hold its shape.
Roll the mixture into 8-10 uniform balls, about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter. If the mixture is too sticky, lightly dampen your hands with water.
Place the energy balls on a plate or in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
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