American · Snack
Date Walnut Chocolate Protein Balls
Medjool dates, walnuts, and dark cocoa blended into vegan no-bake balls, batch-prepped for a chocolatey American snack.
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15 minsPrep
0 minsCook
15 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
312Calories
8gProtein
16gFat
36gCarbs
28gSugar
5gFiber
105mgSodium
0mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Soak 112g pitted Medjool dates in warm water for 10 minutes, drain well. In a food processor, pulse 80g raw walnut halves 6–8 times until coarsely chopped with texture. Add soaked dates, 12g cocoa powder, 10g chia seeds, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, and 0.1 tsp sea salt.
2
Build
Blend the mixture on medium speed until a thick, sticky dough forms, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and pulse for 15 seconds to fully incorporate all ingredients until homogeneous.
3
Finish
Scoop dough into 6 balls of roughly 35g each, pressing firmly between your palms so they hold their shape without crumbling. Roll each ball in 8g extra cocoa powder to coat lightly, tapping off excess.
4
Plate
Refrigerate coated balls on a lined tray for at least 30 minutes until firm. Portion into 2 airtight containers of 3 balls each. Serve chilled, paired with fresh raspberries or cherries for brightness and contrast.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 112g (4.0 oz) pitted Medjool dates
- 80g (2.8 oz) raw walnut halves
- 20g (0.7 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 10g (0.4 oz) chia seeds
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.1 tsp fine sea salt