Almond and Chocolate Energy Balls
These Almond and Chocolate Energy Balls are perfect for an energy boost. This is a tasty snack, super easy to make, and even the children will love it.
Portions: 12 balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup dates (approx. 10)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- A pinch of salt optional
- 1 bar 72% chocolate
Instructions
- Start by placing the almonds, oats, and dates in the blender or kitchen robot and grind everything well.
- Add the peanut butter and salt and grind it again.
- Transfer it to a bowl and knead it a little.
- With the help of a spoon, place spoonfuls in your hand and squeeze it tight so that the ingredients bind together, making little balls.
- Once you have made all the little balls, put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes so that they become consistent.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie (i.e., hot water bath).
- Take the little balls from the fridge and dip them in the melted chocolate.
- Place them in the freezer for about 30 min.
- You can sprinkle it with some salt, chocolate shavings, or even dried fruit.
Notes
This recipe can be made with other dried fruits if you prefer.
You can also use almond butter or butter from other oleaginous fruit.
It also tastes great if you sprinkle it with shredded coconut.
If you don't want to use oats, just double the almonds quantity.