Raspberry Cocoa Energy Balls

Serves 2 dozen

These Raspberry Cocoa Energy Balls Are The Perfect 3pm Snack

By Camille Styles


Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted medjool dates (19-20 dates)
  • 1 1/2 cups raw almonds
  • ½ cup freeze dried raspberries
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted almond butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons warm water, if mixture is dry.

Instructions

  1. Add the dates, almonds, raspberries, coconut, cocoa powder and chia seeds to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is thick and crumbly.
  2. Add the almond butter, and almond extract and continue to pulse. Take a small amount of mixture and press it between your fingers. If it sticks together easily and can roll into a ball shape, it's ready. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time, pulsing in between, until mixture is sticky enough to hold its shape.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, then roll in shredded coconut or cocoa powder, if desired.
  4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.