Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Sea Salt + Dark Chocolate Quinoa Energy Balls, a perfect snack that combines the richness of dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt. These delightful bites are made from a base of medjool dates and walnuts, providing both sweetness and nutrition. Whether you need an energy boost before hitting the gym or a sweet treat during your afternoon slump, these no-bake energy balls deliver on flavor without compromising your health goals. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, they can be enjoyed by everyone—from fitness enthusiasts to those simply craving something delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup quinoa crispies
- 3 oz vegan dark chocolate for coating
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend pitted dates until sticky. Add walnuts and process until finely ground.
- While processing, incorporate cacao powder, almond butter, sea salt, and cinnamon until a dough forms. Gently fold in quinoa crispies.
- Shape mixture into golf ball-sized truffles and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler and dip each energy ball into the chocolate.
- Sprinkle flaked sea salt on top while chocolate is still warm. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg