Get ready to have your mind blown by these chocolate hazelnut energy balls! When I first tasted them from Trader Joe’s, I couldn’t believe there wasn’t a speck of refined sugar. They were that good. And when I discovered I could make them at home with my favorite sweet dried fruits like figs or apricots, I was in heaven.
Trust me, once you’ve tried these homemade energy balls, you won’t want to go back to the store-bought version. They’re perfect for keeping your energy levels up on a busy day or for a quick snack before a workout. Plus, this recipe yields around 20 medium-sized energy balls, so you’ll have plenty to share (or keep all to yourself). Don’t wait to give these a try, you won’t regret it!
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Balls
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Spread the hazelnuts onto a baking tray and bake for 10, until lightly golden and fragrant.
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Let them cool. Then pick up the hazelnuts a handful at a time and rub firmly between the palms of your hands so the skin falls off. Alternatively, the hazelnuts can be rubbed in a clean kitchen cloth.
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Toss the hazelnuts back and forth between both hands so the skin falls from between your fingers. Place the peeled hazelnuts in a high-speed food processor.
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Soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes.
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Drain dates and also add them to the food processor.
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Add the remaining ingredients (peanut butter, cocoa powder, sea salt, vanilla extract) to the food processor and blend until it’s smooth with a slight grainy texture.
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Roll a scoop of the mixture with the palm of your hands to form little balls.
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Coat in coconut flakes.
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Enjoy!
Storage: You can make these balls ahead of time and enjoys a snack for days to come! Just store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Great recipe. Easy and delicious.
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