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Hazelnut Chocolate Energy Bites

These Hazelnut Chocolate Energy Bites make the perfect quick and easy snack recipe and taste absolutely delicious.
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword easy snack, energy balls, hazelnut chocolate energy balls, healthy snack, vegan energy balls, vegan snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Set time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 energy balls
Author Lauren McNeill, RD

Equipment

  • Food processor (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup hazelnuts divided. 2/3 cup crushed, 1/3 whole
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • If you have a food processor, add dates, melted coconut oil, 1/3 cup of hazelnuts, cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt and process until they form a single ball.
  • If you don't have a food processor, chop dates and 1/3 cup of hazelnuts finely. Combine chopped dates, melted coconut oil, chopped hazelnuts, cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Use hands to combine all ingredients.
  • After step 1 or 2, take about two tablespoons of energy ball batter and form around a whole hazelnut.
  • Roll energy balls in 1/3 cup crushed hazelnuts and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set. Enjoy!
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