Almond Cacao Nut Balls
Almond Cacao Nut Balls requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 63 calories, 2g of protein, and 4g of fat. For 22 cents per serving, this recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. A mixture of coconut oil, dates, cacao powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It works well as a very affordable side dish. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. Overall, this recipe earns a not so super spoonacular score of 27%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Tahini Cacao Fudge Balls, Cocoa-Nut Almond Energy Balls {inspired by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate}, and Cocoa-Nut Almond Energy Balls {inspired by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate}.
- Serves: 12
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 2.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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almonds | 75.0 | grams | None |
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dates | 90.0 | grams | None |
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cacao powder | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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coconut oil | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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salt | 1.0 | pinch | None |
almonds
Qty: 75.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
dates
Qty: 90.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
cacao powder
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
coconut oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
salt
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: If youre dates seem slightly dry, soak them in water for 5-10 minutes. If youre dates are fresh and sticky, skip this step.
Ingredients:
- dates
- water
Step 2: Add your almonds to a food processor and blend for about 20-30 seconds or until the almonds are slightly broken down. Stop before the almonds turn into a flour. Aim for small pieces of almonds.
Ingredients:
- almonds
- all purpose flour
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 3: Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and blend for another 30 seconds to a minute until everything starts coming together.
Equipment:
- food processor
Step 4: Once the batter is sticky and you are able to press it together, form 12 small balls. You can either leave them plain or roll them in shredded coconut or cacao powder.
Ingredients:
- shredded coconut
- cacao powder
- roll
Step 5: Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. They should remain fresh for two-three weeks.
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62.51 kcal | 3.13% |
| Fat | 3.64 g | 5.6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.62 g | 3.89% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g | 2.5% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 5.78 g | 2.1% |
| Sugar | 5.04 g | 5.6% |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 3.63 mg | 0.16% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 1.69 g | 3.37% |
| Vitamin E | 1.61 mg | 10.7% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9.85% |
| Fiber | 1.71 g | 6.86% |
| Magnesium | 24.59 mg | 6.15% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 5.7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg | 4.61% |
| Phosphorus | 41.32 mg | 4.13% |
| Potassium | 108.69 mg | 3.11% |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 2.41% |
| Calcium | 20.9 mg | 2.09% |
| Zinc | 0.28 mg | 1.85% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.34 mg | 1.71% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg | 1.16% |
| Folate | 4.46 µg | 1.12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 1.1% |
