Walnut Chocolate Bliss Balls
Description
The name doesn’t lie: this recipe is pure bliss. The cocoa and coconut flavors with an added walnut crunch are the dessert you’ve been missing. And for an extra bonus: they don’t even require baking!
Ingredients
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2 cups California walnuts
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2 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
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1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
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1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
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10 pitted Medjool dates
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Unsweetened coconut flakes and unsweetened cocoa powder (optional coating)
PREPARATION
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Place walnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
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Add coconut, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and dates; pulse again until mixture forms a thick paste. (Don’t process too long or mixture will become too sticky.)
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Roll into 16 equal balls, then roll in additional coconut or cocoa powder if desired. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 150 cal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.091 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.300 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Added Sugars: 11 g
- Protein: 3 g