Possibility Cocoa Balls
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Number of Servings: 32
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. dates2 T. ground flax seed1/2 c. soy, hemp, or almond milk. 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut2 T cocoa3/4 cup (natural) almond butter3/4 c. rolled oatsThis recipe is my take on an Eat to Live recipe. The original did not use flax seed and did not soak the flax and dates in the milk. It also called for only 1 - 3 T milk.I find the balls stick together better when the dates are soaked and the soaked flax adds its moisture.
Slice dates. Place cut side down on a microwave dish with 1/2 c. almond milk, coconut, flax seed and cocoa. Microwave covered about 3 minutes, stirring periodically.
(You are reconstituting the dates and coconut and flax seed. You can pulse in your processor and allow to sit for a while before continuing.)
Place the dates and the rest of the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until mixture starts to hold together.
Form into 32 1 inch balls. Roll in coconut or cocoa powder if desired. I used a 1 inch scoop like an ice cream scoop to scoop into mini muffin tins. You shouldn't need to grease them with the almond butter in the recipe.
At this point you can enjoy right away, refrigerate, freeze or bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes. They have a lot of natural fruit sugar and no preservatives, so be sure to refrigerate or freeze, depending upon how many people will be helping you eat them!!
Serving Size: Makes 32 balls at 72 calories each.
(You are reconstituting the dates and coconut and flax seed. You can pulse in your processor and allow to sit for a while before continuing.)
Place the dates and the rest of the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until mixture starts to hold together.
Form into 32 1 inch balls. Roll in coconut or cocoa powder if desired. I used a 1 inch scoop like an ice cream scoop to scoop into mini muffin tins. You shouldn't need to grease them with the almond butter in the recipe.
At this point you can enjoy right away, refrigerate, freeze or bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes. They have a lot of natural fruit sugar and no preservatives, so be sure to refrigerate or freeze, depending upon how many people will be helping you eat them!!
Serving Size: Makes 32 balls at 72 calories each.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 70.4
- Total Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 3.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 1.4 g