Walnut Chocolate Bliss Balls

By California Walnuts
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
16
Serving Size
1 ball
Meal
Snack
Course
Appetizers Desserts Snack

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!

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Calories
150
Total Fat
11
Saturated Fat
1.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.091
Monounsaturated Fat
1.300
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
0
Carbohydrates
14
Dietary Fiber
2
Added Sugars
11
Protein
3

Ingredients

  • 2 cups California walnuts
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 10 pitted Medjool dates
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes and unsweetened cocoa powder (optional coating)

Preparation

  1. Place walnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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.